Meaning & use
subjection
The state of being under the control or domination of another person or power.
See it in a sentence
The colony endured decades of subjection before finally gaining independence.
Years of subjection to a harsh manager left her afraid to voice opinions.
A note on using this word
Subjection describes an ongoing state of being controlled, while subjugation more often emphasizes the act of forcing someone into it.
Words with a similar meaning
dominationsubjugation
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Words with an opposite meaning
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