Subduable: meaning, definitions and examples

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subduable

 

[ səbˈdjuːəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of being subdued

Capable of being overcome, conquered, or brought under control.

Synonyms

controllable, domesticable, manageable, tameable

Examples of usage

  • The wild horse was subduable after months of training.
  • His anger was subduable with a few calming words.
  • The rebellious spirit of the youth was subduable through persuasion.
  • The enemy forces were subduable with the right strategy.
  • The fierce storm eventually became subduable as it weakened.

Translations

Translations of the word "subduable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subjugável

🇮🇳 वश में किया जा सकने वाला

🇩🇪 unterwerfbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditaklukkan

🇺🇦 підкорюваний

🇵🇱 poddawalny

🇯🇵 征服できる

🇫🇷 soumettable

🇪🇸 subyugable

🇹🇷 boyun eğdirilebilir

🇰🇷 정복할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للترويض

🇨🇿 podmanitelný

🇸🇰 podmaniteľný

🇨🇳 可征服的

🇸🇮 podvržen

🇮🇸 undirgefinn

🇰🇿 бағынатын

🇬🇪 დამორჩილებადი

🇦🇿 tabe edilə bilən

🇲🇽 subyugable

Etymology

The word 'subduable' comes from the verb 'subdue', which originated from the Latin word 'subducere', meaning 'to lead away, withdraw, remove'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something that can be brought under control or conquered.

See also: subdued, subjugation.