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Subduing: meaning, definitions and examples

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subduing

 

[ sษ™bหˆdjuห.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

act of control

Subduing refers to the action of bringing someone or something under control, particularly through force or persuasion. It often involves overpowering or defeating an opponent, whether in a physical, emotional, or psychological sense. The term can be applied in various contexts, including military operations, personal relationships, or even self-discipline. It's commonly associated with reducing the intensity of something, like emotions or rebellion.

Synonyms

conquering, controlling, defeating, quelling, restraining.

Examples of usage

  • The police were subduing the angry crowd.
  • She struggled with subduing her fears during the presentation.
  • The general focused on subduing enemy forces.
  • They found ways to subdue their concerns about the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "subduing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dominaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterwerfung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penaklukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะพั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podbรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพๆœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soumission

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sometimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podmanฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podrobenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพๆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podrejanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirstaรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ั‹ะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabe olma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sometimiento

Etymology

The word 'subduing' originates from the Latin word 'subducere,' which combines 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead.' This etymology reflects the concept of leading or bringing something beneath control. The term evolved through Middle English as 'subduen,' which maintained the same core meaning. Over time, it became more commonly used in English literature and conversation to describe the act of bringing under control various elements, ranging from people to situations. As societies evolved, the need to subdue chaos, insurrections, or opposing forces in both personal and larger contexts made this word increasingly relevant. Today, it is often employed in discussions about leadership, psychology, and conflict resolution.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,751, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.