n.
Pronunciation: s ə b- ' jekt, ' s ə b- ˌ jekt
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 a : to bring under control or dominion : SUBJUGATE b : to make (as oneself) amenable to the discipline and control of a superior
2 : to make liable : PREDISPOSE
3 : to cause or force to undergo or endure (something unpleasant, inconvenient, or trying) <was subject ed to constant verbal abuse>
– sub · jec · tion \ s ə b- ' jek-sh ə n \ noun