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subdue

UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/

Translations

subdueverb
subdued
Past Simple
subdued
Past Participle
subduing
Gerund
UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
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.
Synonyms
conquer
overcome
defeat
vanquish
suppress
quell
restrain
control
dominate
tame
Antonyms
liberate
release
unleash

Definitions

subdueverb
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.
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