onderworpenheid

Definitions of onderworpenheid
  1. noun
    forced submission to control by others
    synonyms: dociliteit, onderdanigheid, volgzaamheid
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    repressie, repressiepolitiek
    a state of forcible subjugation
    detentie, gevangenschap, krijgsgevangenschap
    the state of being a slave
    bondage, knechtschap, lijfeigenschap, slavendienst, slavernij
    the state of being under the control of another person
    dwangarbeid
    state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
    knechtschap, leenverhouding, lijfeigenschap, slavendienst, slavernij
    the state of a serf
    detentie, gevangenschap, gijzeling, krijgsgevangenschap
    the state of being imprisoned
    arrest, bewaring, hechtenis
    a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
    type of:
    hoedanigheid, kwaliteit
    a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
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