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Vocabulary Entry
slavery
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The state of being a slave; the system or practice of owning slaves.
Example Sentences
"Slavery has been a significant issue throughout history."
"The abolition of slavery was a crucial step toward civil rights."
"Many novels depict the harsh realities of slavery."
V
verb
To make someone a slave; to control or dominate someone completely.
Example Sentences
"The regime sought to slavery the population through fear."
"In some dystopian stories, characters are enslaved by a powerful force."
"She felt that her job was beginning to slavery her life."