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subdue

/səbˈdjuː/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
  2. To bring (a country) under control by force.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

keep down(English)inhibit(English)repress(English)suppress(English)conquer(English)quash(English)reduce(English)overcome(English)olid(English)rebellious(English)subdued(English)prey(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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