Among human beings, the subjection of women is much more complete at a certain level of civilisation than it is among savages. And the subjection is always reinforced by morality.
Source: tatoeba (412977)
Subjection
Synonyms for "subjection" (77 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Strong matches (23)
Related words (38)
oppressionpassivenesspassivitypeonageperilresignationresignednessrestraintsecond fiddlesecond stringsecondarinessserfdomservilityservitudeslaverysubjugationsubmissionsubmittalsubordinacysubordination
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Noun(10 words)
servitudeslaverysubject statussubjecthoodsubjectingsubjecting studentssubjugatingsubjugationsubordinationthraldom
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolutism, acceptance, acquiescence, assent, back seat.
- Sentence evidence is available for subjection, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "subjection".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "subjection"
Keep "subjection" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "subjection" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "subjection", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "subjection" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entrieslegal subjectionpolitical subjectionstate of subjectionsubjection to authoritysubjection to lawsunder subjection
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Maſters commands come with a power reſiſtleſs / To ſuch as owe them abſolute ſubjection; / And for a life who will not change his purpoſe? / (So mutable are all the ways of men) / Yet this be ſure, in nothing to comply / Scandalous or forbidden in our Law.
Source: wiktionary
The smallest incidents were to serve as pretexts for demonstrations of force and for demands for indemnities and reparations which increased China's subjection. For example, in 1876 China was constrained to sign the Conventions of Chih-fu (near Yen-tʻai, in north-eastern Shantung) with Great Britain after the murder of an English interpreter on the borders of Yunnan and Burma; the result was five new 'open ports' on top of the fifteen or so already existing.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "subjection"?
Closest matches include absolutism, acceptance, acquiescence, assent, back seat.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "subjection"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.