Enslave Meaning in English
word
ɛnˈsɫeɪv
en-SLAYV
ɛnslˈeɪv
en-SLAYV
Definición
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.
Uso & Matices
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
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The king tried to enslave his enemies.
basic
Many people were enslaved during the war.
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They used force to enslave the people.
basic
Greed can enslave even the strongest people.
natural
Some say we let technology enslave us.
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I try not to let my fears enslave me.
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