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- pronunciation:
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 b
du
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sb
dyu
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
subdues, subduing, subdued |
| definition 1: |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory.
The Romans subdued the rebel forces.- synonyms:
- conquer, defeat, master, overcome
- similar words:
- crush, down, overwhelm, put down, rout, thrash
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| definition 2: |
to bring under control by physical force, persuasion, or other means.
The cowboy subdued the wild horse.After a fight, the police were able to subdue the suspect.She subdued her anger and replied in a calm voice.- synonyms:
- break, bridle, calm, conquer, control, master, rein, still
- similar words:
- bow, check, curb, dominate, govern, harness, moderate, overcome, overpower, overwhelm, temper, tone down
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| related words: |
break, defeat, lick, lower, overthrow, restrain, still, tame |
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| derivations: |
subduable (adj.), subdued (adj.), subduer (n.) |
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