Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vassalize
Verb
/ˈvæs.əl.aɪz/
Definition
To make someone a vassal or to subordinate them to a lord or higher authority.
Examples
- The king sought to vassalize the neighboring territories to expand his influence.
- In historical terms, vassalizing allowed for the establishment of a powerful network of loyalty and protection.
- Efforts to vassalize the regions often led to conflict and resistance from local rulers.
Meaning
The act of bringing someone or something under the control or authority of another party, typically in a feudal context.
Synonyms
- Subjugate
- Dominate
- Subordinate
- Engage
