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enslave

verbgeneral usecommon/ɨʃkɾɐviˈzaɾ/es·cra·vi·zar

Definition

1

To make someone a slave; to subject to a dominating and oppressive control.

Usage examples

“The invaders sought to enslave the native populations.”
“Don't let your job enslave you, taking all your free time.”

Common combinations

enslave a peopleenslave workers