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enslaving
UK
/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective derived from the verb “enslave”.
The enslaving nature of addiction can be difficult to overcome.
La nature aliénante de la dépendance peut être difficile à surmonter.
Additional translations
UK
/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/
Gerund/uncountable noun denoting the act or process of making someone a slave.
The enslaving of entire populations was a grim reality of ancient warfare.
La réduction en esclavage de populations entières était une réalité sombre de la guerre antique.
enslaving
Gerund
enslaved
Past Simple
enslaved
Past Participle
enslaving
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈsleɪv/
US
/ɪnˈsleɪv/
The conquerors sought to enslave the local population to work in the mines.
Les conquérants ont cherché à réduire en esclavage la population locale pour travailler dans les mines.
He felt that his addiction to social media began to enslave him, taking over his daily life.
Il avait l'impression que son addiction aux réseaux sociaux commençait à l'asservir, en prenant le contrôle de sa vie quotidienne.
Definitions
The enslaving nature of addiction can be difficult to overcome.
The enslaving influence of the charismatic leader was evident in the followers' unwavering loyalty.
The enslaving of entire populations was a grim reality of ancient warfare.
The conquerors sought to enslave the local population to work in the mines.
He felt that his addiction to social media began to enslave him, taking over his daily life.