subduing

UK
/səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
US
/səbˈduːɪŋ/

Translations

subduinggerund / present participle
UK
/səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
US
/səbˈduːɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that brings under control or calms.
subduingnoun
subduings
pl
The subduing of the rebellion took several months.
Подавление восстания заняло несколько месяцев.
The subduing of the wild horse was a difficult task.
Усмирение дикого коня было сложной задачей.
Additional translations
subdueverb

subduing

Gerund

subdued
Past Simple
subdued
Past Participle
subduing
Gerund
UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
The police had to subdue the violent protestors.
Полиции пришлось подавлять агрессивных протестующих.
The teacher tried to subdue the rowdy class.
Учитель пытался усмирять шумный класс.
The king sought to subdue the neighboring kingdoms.
Король стремился покорять соседние королевства.
subduegerund / present participle

subduing

Used attributively to describe something having a calming or softening effect.

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.