SERVITUDE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word servitude. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SERVITUDE
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enslavement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being a slave • the act of making slaves of your captives | ||||||||
oppression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: • a feeling of being oppressed | ||||||||
serfdom | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of a serf | ||||||||
slavery | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being under the control of another person • the practice of owning slaves • work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay | ||||||||
subjection | nounn | |||||||
noun • forced submission to control by others • the act of conquering | ||||||||
subjugation | nounn | |||||||
noun • forced submission to control by others • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the act of conquering | ||||||||
thralldom | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being under the control of another person | ||||||||
yoke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment • an oppressive power • two items of the same kind • a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke • support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end • a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together • stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team verb • become joined or linked together • link with or as with a yoke • put a yoke on or join with a yoke |