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enslaving

/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/

enslavinggerund / present participle

/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/

Present-participle adjective derived from the verb “enslave”.

Translations

порабощающий

The dictator's regime was known for its enslaving policies.

Режим диктатора был известен своими порабощающими политиками.

Definitions

Causing someone to lose their freedom of choice or action.

The enslaving nature of addiction can be difficult to overcome.

Having the power to dominate or control someone completely.

The enslaving influence of the charismatic leader was evident in the followers' unwavering loyalty.

Synonyms

enslavingnoun

/ɪnˈsleɪvɪŋ/

Gerund/uncountable noun denoting the act or process of making someone a slave.

Definitions

The act or process of making a person or group into slaves.

The enslaving of entire populations was a grim reality of ancient warfare.

Synonyms

bondage of will

enslaveverb

enslaving

Gerund

enslaved

Past Simple

enslaved

Past Participle

enslaving

Gerund

/ɪnˈsleɪv/

Translations

порабощать

The conquerors sought to enslave the native population.

Завоеватели стремились поработить местное население.

Additional translations

крепостить

закабалять

Definitions

To make someone a slave; to force someone to work without freedom or pay.

The conquerors sought to enslave the local population to work in the mines.

To dominate or control someone or something completely.

He felt that his addiction to social media began to enslave him, taking over his daily life.

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