enslave

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈsleɪv/
US: /ɪnˈsleɪv/

  1. To make someone a slave; to force someone to work for you without pay and without the freedom to leave.

    1. The invaders tried to enslave the local people.
    2. The dictator sought to enslave the population through oppressive laws and fear tactics.

  2. To control or dominate someone completely, often in a way that limits their freedom or independence.

    1. Don't let your job enslave you.
    2. Many people feel that social media can enslave them, consuming all their time and attention.

Synonyms

oppress own dominate control capture rule subjugate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enslave" in English means: To make someone a slave; to force someone to work for you without pay and without the freedom to leave., To control or dominate someone completely, often in a way that limits their freedom or independence..

The phonetic transcription of "enslave" is /ɪnˈsleɪv/ in British English and /ɪnˈsleɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enslave": oppress, own, dominate, control, capture, rule, subjugate.

Example usage of "enslave": "The invaders tried to enslave the local people.". More examples on the page.