defective virus one that cannot be completely replicated or cannot form a protein coat; in some cases replication can proceed if missing gene functions are supplied by other viruses; see also helper virus.
subjugate - put down by force or intimidation; The government quashes any attempt of an uprising; China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently; The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
the act, fact, or process of subjugating, or bringing under control; enslavement: The subjugation of the American Indians happened across the country. Related forms. nonsubjugation, noun.