enslave
//ɪnˈsleɪv//
Verb
enslaveInfinitive
enslavePresent tense
enslavedPast tense
enslavedPast participle
enslavingPresent participle
enslavesThird-person singular
1
To make someone a slave; to deprive a person of their freedom and force them into servitude.
The conquerors enslaved the people of the defeated nation.
2
To cause someone to lose their freedom of choice or action, often through addiction, obsession, or domination.
Social media can enslave people, making them unable to put down their phones.