subdue

[səbˈdjuː]

subdue Definition

• 1. bring under control or overcome (a feeling or person)
• 2. overpower by force
• 3. bring (land) under cultivation

Using subdue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subdue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He managed to subdue his anger and remain calm.

• Example

  The police were able to subdue the suspect without any violence.

• Example

  The army was sent to subdue the rebellion.

• Example

  The new settlers had to subdue the wilderness before they could start farming.

subdue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subdue

• conquer
• defeat
• quell
• tame
• suppress

Antonyms for subdue

• encourage
• incite
• stimulate

Phrases with subdue

• subdue to

  accept or yield to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person

  Example

  The defeated army was forced to subdue to the conqueror.

• subdue one's feelings

  control or suppress one's emotions or desires

  Example

  She tried to subdue her excitement when she heard the news.

• subdue the opposition

  overcome or defeat an opposing team or group

  Example

  The home team was able to subdue the opposition in a thrilling game.

Origins of subdue

from Latin 'subducere', meaning 'to withdraw'

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Summary: subdue in Brief

To 'subdue' [səbˈdjuː] means to bring something under control, overpower it, or cultivate land. It can refer to controlling emotions, defeating opponents, or taming wild land. Examples include 'He managed to subdue his anger and remain calm,' and 'The new settlers had to subdue the wilderness before they could start farming.' Synonyms include 'conquer' and 'suppress,' while antonyms include 'encourage' and 'stimulate.'