subduing (B2)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /səbˈdjuːɪŋ/
Definition
The act of bringing someone or something under control, especially by force or persuasion, or making a feeling less intense.
Examples
The security team was praised for quickly subduing the agitated protester.
She found that a warm cup of tea was effective in subduing her anxiety.
The trainer spent hours subduing the wild horse until it became manageable.
How to Use subduing
- subdue an enemy/rebellion (collocation)
- To defeat or bring under control by force. — "The general's strategy was effective in subduing the enemy forces."
- subdue feelings/emotions (collocation)
- To make a strong feeling or emotion less intense or powerful. — "He tried to subdue his anger before speaking to his boss."
- subdue a person/animal (collocation)
- To bring a person or animal under control, often physically. — "It took several officers to subdue the violent suspect."
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