Subjugate
(suhb juh geyt) trans. v. 1 To conquer or bring under one's control as a subject
2. To cause to submit or to enslave
[Middle English, from Latin subjugatus, past participle of subjugare, from sub- + jugum yoke] How does the current meaning of subjugate relate to the meaning of its Latin root?
A. The word yoke and the word subjugate are both action verbs that mean "to conquer."
B. A yoke is a symbol of freedom from oppression and subjugate means "to oppress."
C. The word yoke is a noun meaning "a conquered person," while subjugate is a verb "a meaning "to conquer."
D. A yoke is a device used to harness and control working animals, causing them to submit to direction​