Enslave

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To reduce a person to the condition of slavery or complete subjugation.

“Colonial powers sought to enslave indigenous peoples across the globe.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪnˈsleɪv/

Syllables

en·slave

Related Words

Synonyms

subjugateoppressdominateshacklebind

Antonyms

freeliberateemancipaterelease

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains SLAVE within the word, the EN- prefix is a helpful pattern to remember

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, V (4) boosts the score and SLAVE alone is playable

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Anagrams of Enslave

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leavens

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enclave

Words you can make from Enslave

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leaven leaves navels anele ansel avens easel eaves elans elean elvan elves eneas evans evase evens lanes laves leans lease leave lenes lense leven

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