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/səbˈdjuː/ · sub·due
verb
- To overcome, quieten, or bring under control. The fire department worked to subdue the flames before they spread further.
- To bring (a country) under control by force. The invading army sought to subdue the local population and establish a new government.
verb
- To bring (something) under control or into a state of submission. The teacher struggled to subdue the unruly class and maintain order.
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Did you know? The word 'subdue' has been used in various contexts, including literature and politics. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', the character of King Henry V says, 'I am not prone to lifting my hand against the majesty of the law, but I will subdue my passions and do what is right.'