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What is another word for Enslaved? – 160 Enslaved Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    captivated enthralled subjugated oppressed exploited bonded servile enslaved captive imprisoned confined restrained shackled fettered chained bound tied helpless powerless vulnerable dominated controlled manipulated coerced forced compelled obligated indentured serfs vassals slaves thralls helots bondsmen bondswomen prisoners detainees inmates internees hostages captives slaves serfs vassals thralls helots bondsmen bondswomen.

    Meaning of Enslaved

    The primary meaning of the word "Enslaved" is to be in a state of slavery or servitude, where an individual is forced to work against their will, often under the control of another person or group.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "Enslaved" as past tense and past participle of enslave, which means to take control of someone or something by force or coercion, or to make someone a slave.
    • The word can also refer to a state of being under the control of a force, habit, or influence.

    Etymology of Enslaved

    The word "Enslaved" originates from the Old French word "esclaver", which is derived from the Latin word "sclavus", meaning slave.
    The Latin term is also related to the ethnic name "Sclavi", referring to the Slavic people, who were often enslaved or conquered by other groups.
    Historically, the term "enslaved" has been used to describe the state of being a slave, as well as the act of taking control of someone or something by force or coercion.

    Example Uses

    • The indigenous people were enslaved by the colonizers and forced to work on plantations.
    • She felt enslaved by her debt and struggled to make ends meet.
    • The slaves were enslaved for generations, with no hope of freedom.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    free liberated emancipated independent self-governing autonomous sovereign unrestricted unconfined unrestrained unshackled unfettered unchained unbound untied empowered powerful dominant controlling manipulative coercive obligatory voluntary willing consensual enthusiastic eager excited thrilled.

    Related Nouns

    slavery servitude bondage captivity imprisonment confinement restraint shackles fetters chains bonds ties domination control manipulation coercion obligation indenture serfdom vassalage thrall helot bondage enslavement subjugation oppression exploitation.

    Related Verbs

    enslave subjugate oppress exploit dominate control manipulate coerce obligate indenture bind tie shackle fetter chain confine imprison restrain capture detain intern hold hostage enslave liberate emancipate free.

    Related Adjectives

    enslaved subjugated oppressed exploited dominated controlled manipulated coerced obligated indentured bound tied shackled fettered chained confined imprisoned restrained captive imprisoned confined restrained free liberated emancipated independent self-governing autonomous sovereign.