subjected
word · lemma: subject
Definition
Forced to experience something unpleasant, harmful, or controlled by someone or something. Often used when someone has to undergo hardship or negative treatment.
Usage & Nuances
Usually passive ('be subjected to'). Common with 'violence', 'testing', 'harassment', and similar. Formal/academic register. Do not confuse with 'subject' (noun) or 'subjective' (adjective).
Spanish: someter - exponerPortuguese (BR): submeter - exporPortuguese (PT): submeter - exporChinese (Simplified): 使遭受 - 使服从Chinese (Traditional): 使遭受 - 使服從Hindi: अधीन करना - झेलनाArabic: تعرض لـ - أخضعBengali: সামর্থিত হওয়া - ভুক্তভোগী হওয়াRussian: подвергаться - быть подверженнымJapanese: さらされるVietnamese: bị chịu - bị đối xửKorean: 노출되다 - 당하다Turkish: maruz kalmakUrdu: سامنا کرنا - زیر اثر ہوناIndonesian: dikenai - mengalami
Example Sentences
If you break the rules, you could be subjected to a fine.
natural
The animals were subjected to many tests in the lab.
basic
Many people have been subjected to loud noises during construction.
basic
He was subjected to unfair treatment at work.
basic
No one likes to be subjected to criticism all the time.
natural
After the scandal, the company was subjected to public scrutiny.
natural