nounπShareThe grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who keeps land of a superior, and who vows fidelity and homage to him, normally a lord of a manor; a feudatory; a feudal tenant."The knight was the lord's vassal, obligated to fight for him in exchange for the land he received. "historysocietygovernmentpoliticsroyalpropertylaworganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA subordinate"The assistant acted as a loyal vassal to the manager, always following her instructions and supporting her decisions. "historygovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat as a vassal or to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subject to control; to enslave."The demanding boss tried to vassal his employees by micromanaging their every task and restricting their decision-making power. "politicsgovernmentroyalhistorynationinhumanpositionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subordinate to someone or something."The student vassaled himself to the demanding teacher's schedule. "politicsgovernmentsocietystatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareResembling a vassal; slavish; servile."The student's behavior toward the teacher was somewhat vassal, marked by excessive obedience and a lack of independent thought. "politicsgovernmentroyalsocietycharacterattitudestatehistorypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
