Gerund functioning as a noun.
Translations
The subjugating of indigenous peoples was a dark chapter in the nation's history.
L'assujettissement des peuples autochtones a été un chapitre sombre de l'histoire du pays.
soumissionAu sens de mise sous domination ou contrôle. The act or process of bringing a person, group, or area under domination or control. The subjugating of indigenous peoples was a dark chapter in the nation's history.
subjugatinggerund / present participle Used attributively to describe something that imposes control.
Translations
oppressifAu sens de qui impose une domination pesante ou abusive. Citizens protested against the government's subjugating policies.
Les citoyens ont protesté contre les politiques oppressives du gouvernement.
asservissantPlus proche de l'idée de soumettre à une domination. Imposing domination or control; oppressive. Citizens protested against the government's subjugating policies.