Made subservient is a phrase that means to force someone or something to be under the control or domination of another. There are a number of synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, including coerced, oppressed, subjugated, dominated, controlled, subdued, enslaved and suppressed. All of these words convey the idea of someone or something being brought under the power or authority of another in a forceful or oppressive way. In modern society, the idea of making someone subservient is considered to be immoral and unjust, and there are many movements and organizations dedicated to combating this kind of treatment for individuals or groups that have been marginalized or oppressed.