SUBDUE


Meaning of SUBDUE in English

■ verb ( ~s , subduing , ~d ) overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

↘bring (a country) under control by force.

Derivatives

subduable adjective

~r noun

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. suduire , from L. subducere , lit. 'draw from below'.

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