subdue

Meanings

• Verb

  Bring (someone or something) under control by using force or authority.

  - "The army was sent in to subdue the rebellion."
  - "The teacher had to subdue the unruly student."

• Verb

  Make (someone) calm and obedient.

  - "The music soothed her and subdued her anger."
  - "The drugs subdued the patient's seizures."

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Synonyms

underbring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subdue
dude , mude , crude

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Variants

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subdue , subdued , subduer , subduers , subdues , subduing

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Etymology

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From Old French subduire, from subdun, subduit, past participle of soumettre ‘subject, submit’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'subdue' comes from the Old French word 'subduire', which means 'to subject, to submit'.

2. The term 'subdue' is often used in the context of war and conflict, but it can also be used more generally to refer to bringing any situation under control.

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Related Concepts

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1. Control: The act of exerting influence over someone or something.

2. Domination: The exercise of power or authority over another person or people.

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Culture

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The term 'subdue' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of war and conflict. For example, in Shakespeare's Henry V, the King encourages his soldiers to 'subdue and tame' the rebellious city of Harlech.

How to Memorize "subdue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of someone or something being brought under control. Imagine a strong hand pressing down on a rebellious crowd or a wild animal being tamed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subdue' with the idea of bringing something under control or dominating a situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Subdue' stands for 'Subject Under Duress' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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