subdue (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /səbˈd(j)uː/
Definition
To overcome, bring under control, or quieten by force or persuasion.
Examples
The army was sent in to subdue the rebellion.
She tried to subdue her laughter during the serious meeting.
He struggled to subdue his anger after the unfair criticism.
How to Use subdue
- subdue someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- To bring someone or something under control. — "The police managed to subdue the suspect after a short chase."
- subdue emotion/feeling (collocation)
- To control or suppress an emotion or feeling. — "She tried to subdue her fear as she entered the dark house."
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