Subjecting Meaning in English
word · lemma: subject
səbˈdʒɛktɪŋ
suhb-JEK-ting
sʌbdʒˈɛktɪŋ
sub-JEK-ting
Definition
Forcing someone or something to experience or undergo something unpleasant, difficult, or controlled by others.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or academic contexts. Commonly appears as 'subjecting someone/something to [something]'. Often involves unwilling or negative exposure. Not usually used for positive experiences.
Spanish: someterPortuguese (BR): submeterPortuguese (PT): submeterChinese (Simplified): 使...遭受Chinese (Traditional): 使...遭受Hindi: (के अधीन) करनाArabic: إخضاعBengali: অধীন করা - ভোগ করানোRussian: подвергатьJapanese: さらす - 受けさせるVietnamese: bắt phải chịu - khiến phải trải quaKorean: 노출시키다 - 겪게 하다Turkish: maruz bırakmakUrdu: سامنا کروانا - مبتلا کرناIndonesian: menjadikan (seseorang) mengalami - memaparkan
Example Sentences
The teacher was accused of subjecting students to unfair treatment.
basic
They are subjecting the metal to high temperatures.
basic
Doctors avoid subjecting patients to unnecessary tests.
basic
I regret subjecting you to all that noise last night.
natural
By subjecting the material to stress, we found out how strong it is.
natural
Parents should avoid subjecting kids to too much pressure about grades.
natural