as in to annihilate
to take control of and assert authority over
—usually used as (be) enslaved
Her ancestors were enslaved during the war.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enslave
The key is that AGI isn’t enslaving humans in this circumstance per se.
—
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Beginning with his occupation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia in 1938, followed by his invasion of Poland in September 1939, Hitler had enslaved almost all of continental Europe, imposing tyranny and mass death, including the Holocaust deaths of 6 million Jews.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
This conflict isn’t devoid of larger resonance, like Rashad’s Mrs. Kirkland looking down on Peggy’s father Arthur (John Douglas Thompson) for having been enslaved before the Civil War.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 June 2025
The Railroad was a resistance against slavery toward the end of the Civil War and provided those enslaved with an escape.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for enslave
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Beginning with his occupation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia in 1938, followed by his invasion of Poland in September 1939, Hitler had enslaved almost all of continental Europe, imposing tyranny and mass death, including the Holocaust deaths of 6 million Jews.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
This conflict isn’t devoid of larger resonance, like Rashad’s Mrs. Kirkland looking down on Peggy’s father Arthur (John Douglas Thompson) for having been enslaved before the Civil War.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 June 2025
The Railroad was a resistance against slavery toward the end of the Civil War and provided those enslaved with an escape.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for enslave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enslave
Verb
-
Thousands of historic books are in jeopardy over a massive bug infestation that could annihilate centuries-long of historical records.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
-
The Young Bucks annihilated Swerve with Superkicks, but Swerve and Ospreay countered the EVP Trigger with a Hidden Blade from Ospreay while Swerve clinched the Young Bucks.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
-
Hemorrhoid Creams Over-the-counter creams for hemorrhoid treatment contain ingredients such as phenylephrine, which narrows blood vessels and reduces swelling.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
-
The move comes amid mounting frustration with the country’s law enforcement, which for decades has faced allegations of abuse — including thousands of cases of a still-prevalent torture mechanism used during apartheid — and yet failed to reduce crime.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
There can be ways to overcome the objections of the people who are concerned that new technology will make their jobs obsolete.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
-
Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Verb
-
The Italian became the first man or woman from her country to defeat a top-3 seed at Wimbledon since the Open Era began in 1968.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Had Vintage Brand defeated Penn State in the trial, schools and teams may have encountered more difficulty in using trademark law to protect their logos and other marks.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
-
The series is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States, where women are brutally subjugated.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
-
Reitz lent the university police force to the effort and helped subjugate the rights of Florida’s students and faculty.—
David Niven,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Verb
-
The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
-
And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Verb
-
The other oar was smashed off, and the raft was littered up with leaves and branches and dirt.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
-
Odie's menu includes smash burgers and signature drinks inspired by band members.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
-
An Italian meringue involves carefully and slowly drizzling a hot sugar syrup into egg whites while whipping them.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
-
The comet will also whip by Mars on October 2 at 18 million miles (30 million kilometers) from the red planet.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enslave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enslave. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share