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subduing

UK
/səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
US
/səbˈduːɪŋ/

Translations

subduinggerund / present participle
UK
/səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
US
/səbˈduːɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that brings under control or calms.
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
calmant
subduingnoun
subduings
pl
The subduing of the rebellion required a significant military effort.
La soumission de la rébellion a exigé un important effort militaire.
Additional translations
répressionSurtout dans un contexte militaire ou politique.
Synonyms
domination
conquering
overcoming
defeating
suppression
control
subdueverb

subduing

Gerund

subdued
Past Simple
subdued
Past Participle
subduing
Gerund
UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
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
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
subduegerund / present participle

subduing

Used attributively to describe something having a calming or softening effect.
A subduing light filled the sanctuary.
Une lumière apaisante remplissait le sanctuaire.
Additional translations
atténuantQuand l'effet est celui d'une réduction d'intensité.

Definitions

subduinggerund / present participle
Having the effect of bringing someone or something under control; restraining or calming.
The therapist spoke in a subduing voice to ease the patient's anxiety.
subduingnoun
The act or process of bringing someone or something under control, often by force.
The subduing of the rebellion required a significant military effort.
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.
subduegerund / present participle
Tending to calm, soften, or reduce intensity.
A subduing light filled the sanctuary.
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