SUBDUE


Meaning of SUBDUE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səbdju:, AM -du: ]

( subdues, subduing, subdued)

1.

If soldiers or the police subdue a group of people, they defeat them or bring them under control by using force.

Senior government officials admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels.

VERB : V n

2.

To subdue feelings means to make them less strong.

He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.

VERB : V n

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