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to subdue
01
to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force
Transitive: to subdue sb/sth
Examples
The police officer had to subdue the suspect during the altercation.
Ongoing efforts are currently underway to subdue the rebellion.
02
to conquer or bring under control
Transitive: to subdue a territory or its people
Examples
The king's armies marched to subdue neighboring kingdoms and expand his empire.
The ancient empire sought to subdue distant lands and expand its influence across continents.
03
to effectively take control in a situation
Transitive: to subdue a situation
Examples
The team worked together to subdue the challenging project, successfully meeting the tight deadline.
After months of hard work, she managed to subdue the complex negotiations and secure a favorable deal.
04
to bring something under control, typically through willpower or restraint
Transitive: to subdue a feeling
Examples
She had to subdue her fear of public speaking before giving her presentation.
He tried to subdue his anger before responding to the provocation.
Lexical Tree
subduable
subdued
subduer
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