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subduing
UK
/səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
US
/səbˈduːɪŋ/
UK
/səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
US
/səbˈduːɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that brings under control or calms.
Translations
The therapist spoke in a subduing voice to ease the patient's anxiety.
Le thérapeute parlait d'une voix apaisante pour calmer l'anxiété du patient.
Additional translations
Definitions
The therapist spoke in a subduing voice to ease the patient's anxiety.
subduings
pl
Translations
The subduing of the rebellion required a significant military effort.
La soumission de la rébellion a exigé un important effort militaire.
Additional translations
Definitions
The subduing of the rebellion required a significant military effort.
subduing
Gerund
subdued
Past Simple
subdued
Past Participle
subduing
Gerund
UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
Translations
The police were able to subdue the rioters after several hours.
La police a pu maîtriser les émeutiers après plusieurs heures.
The army was able to subdue the rebellious province.
L'armée a pu soumettre la province rebelle.
Additional translations
Definitions
The police were able to subdue the rioters after several hours.
She tried to subdue her excitement before the big announcement.
The army was able to subdue the rebellious province.
subduing
Used attributively to describe something having a calming or softening effect.
Translations
A subduing light filled the sanctuary.
Une lumière apaisante remplissait le sanctuaire.
Additional translations
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A subduing light filled the sanctuary.
Definitions
She chose a dress in subdued colors.
The crowd remained subdued after the announcement.