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subdue

UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
subdueverb
subdued
Past Simple
subdued
Past Participle
subduing
Gerund
UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
Translations
The army was able to subdue the rebellious province.
L'armée a pu soumettre la province rebelle.
The police were able to subdue the rioters after several hours.
La police a pu maîtriser les émeutiers après plusieurs heures.
Additional translations
atténuerPour une intensité, une couleur ou un effet.
réprimerSurtout pour des réactions, des émotions ou une agitation.
Definitions
To bring under control, especially by force.
The police were able to subdue the rioters after several hours.
To reduce the intensity or degree of; tone down.
She tried to subdue her excitement before the big announcement.
To conquer and bring into subjection.
The army was able to subdue the rebellious province.
Synonyms
conquer
overcome
defeat
vanquish
suppress
quell
restrain
control
dominate
tame
Antonyms
liberate
release
unleash
subduepast participle
Definitions
Muted, quiet, or restrained in style, tone, or manner.
She chose a dress in subdued colors.
Brought under control; suppressed.
The crowd remained subdued after the announcement.
subduegerund / present participle
Definitions
Tending to calm, soften, or reduce intensity.
A subduing light filled the sanctuary.
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