Preoccupy and Subjugate

Preoccupy

Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy

Subjugate and preoccupy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subjugate" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying

Subjugate

Subjugate verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.

Preoccupy and subjugate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Subjugate".

Common collocations

way preoccupy way subjugate way
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