subjected
Pronunciation: [səbˈdʒɛktɪd]
Word
Context: “control or influence”
(verb) to make someone or something experience something, especially something unpleasant or difficult. It’s like when someone has to go through a hard situation that they didn't choose.
Example
The workers were subjected to strict safety rules to ensure their well-being.
Example
The children were not subjected to any harsh punishment during the lesson.
Example
What did the students feel when they were subjected to the new rules?
Context: “experience or bring under”
(verb) to bring someone or something under control or authority, often in a way that feels limiting. Imagine if you have to follow the rules made by someone else and can't do what you want.
Example
The new policy subjected all employees to the same training sessions.
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The team was not subjected to any unfair treatment during the competition.
Example
Why are the new guidelines subjected to so much discussion?
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