Enslaving is taking control of someone so that they cannot free themselves. This can be done through physical slavery or through mental slavery.
The people were enslaved because they refused to work for the king.
The government is enslaving its citizens by forcing them to pay taxes.
noun
the state of being a slave
Synonyms:
noun
the act of making slaves of your captives
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As a result of the long history of enslavement of black Africans.
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She was not supposed to be enslaved.
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The enslavement of Indians was prohibited.
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The people enslaved the others.
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Most of the prisoners were enslaved.
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The community enslaved the weak people.
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The men enslaved the young men.
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The town fell, and the population was enslaved.
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They proceeded to the Moriori and enslave the survivors.
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But what was the spiritual life of the enslaved Africans