Enslave Meaning in English
word
ɛnˈsɫeɪv
en-SLAYV
ɛnslˈeɪv
en-SLAYV
Definition
To make someone a slave or force them to work or obey against their will. It can also be used for making someone completely controlled by something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and historical; often used when discussing slavery or extreme loss of freedom. Can be used metaphorically ('enslaved by fear'). Mistake: do not confuse with 'enlist' or 'enlighten.' Common with passive ('was enslaved').
Spanish: esclavizarPortuguese (BR): escravizarPortuguese (PT): escravizarChinese (Simplified): 奴役Chinese (Traditional): 奴役Hindi: ग़ुलाम बनानाArabic: استعبدBengali: দাস বানানো - দাসত্বে পরিণত করাRussian: порабощать - делать рабомJapanese: 奴隷にするVietnamese: biến thành nô lệ - bắt làm nô lệKorean: 노예로 만들다 - 예속시키다Turkish: köleleştirmekUrdu: غلام بنانا - غلامی میں دیناIndonesian: biến thành nô lệ - bắt làm nô lệ
Example Sentences
The king tried to enslave his enemies.
basic
Many people were enslaved during the war.
basic
They used force to enslave the people.
basic
Greed can enslave even the strongest people.
natural
Some say we let technology enslave us.
natural
I try not to let my fears enslave me.
natural