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How do you use the word subject as a verb?

You use "subject" as a verb when you force someone to undergo something unpleasant or difficult.

Here are some examples:

* The prisoners were subjected to torture. (They were forced to endure torture.)

* The students were subjected to a rigorous exam. (They were forced to take a difficult exam.)

* The city was subjected to a bombing raid. (The city was forced to endure a bombing raid.)

You can also use "subject" as a verb in a more general sense, meaning to expose someone to something. For example:

* The children were subjected to a lot of stress. (The children were exposed to a lot of stress.)

* The experiment subjected the animals to a new drug. (The experiment exposed the animals to a new drug.)

It's important to note that the verb "subject" is often used in a negative or passive context, implying that the person or thing being subjected is not in control of the situation.

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