subdue

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /səbˈdu/
• (RP) IPA: /səbˈdjuː/

Verb

subdue (subdues, present participle subduing; past and past participle subdued)

1. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
2. To bring (a country) under control by force.

Synonyms

• underbring

Translations

• French: soumettre, subjuguer
• German: unter Kontrolle bringen, unterwerfen
• Italian: sottomettere, soggiogare
• Portuguese: subjugar
• Russian: подчиня́ть
• Spanish: someter, doblegar, domeñar, debelar

Translations

• French: assujettir
• German: unterwerfen
• Italian: sottomettere
• Portuguese: submeter
• Russian: завоёвывать
• Spanish: someter

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