Subdue: meaning, definitions and examples

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subdue

 

[ sษ™bหˆdjuห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a military context

To subdue means to bring under control by force or intimidation. It often involves defeating an enemy or opponent.

Synonyms

conquer, overpower, quell, suppress.

Examples of usage

  • The army was able to subdue the rebellion after heavy fighting.
  • The police used tear gas to subdue the violent protesters.
Context #2 | Verb

in a personal context

To subdue can also mean to calm or bring someone or something under control, often by gentle persuasion or influence.

Synonyms

calm, pacify, restrain, soothe.

Examples of usage

  • She tried to subdue her anger and speak calmly.
  • The music helped to subdue the baby and put him to sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "subdue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subjugar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคถ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterwerfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menundukkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะพั€ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podporzฤ…dkowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆถๅœงใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soumettre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ someter

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyun eฤŸdirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์••ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฎุถุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podrobit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podrobiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพๆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podrediti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undiroka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ั‹ะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tab gษ™tirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ someter

Etymology

The word 'subdue' originated from the Latin word 'subducere', which means 'to withdraw' or 'to remove'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to bring under control'. The concept of subduing has been a part of human history for centuries, often associated with conquest and control.

See also: due, duty, overdue, undue, unduly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,846, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.