subdue — to bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈdu/
Korean meaning: 진압하다, 억제하다, 제압하다
Korean pronunciation: 섭**듀**
Example Sentences
- The teacher used her stern voice to subdue the noisy classroom.
- He tried to subdue his laughter when his boss slipped on the banana peel.
- The restaurant's subdued atmosphere made it perfect for romantic dinners.
subdue
VERB//səbˈdu//
to bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet
Police officer subdues the struggling suspect on the street
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Pursue to subdue, then undo the fear too
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Origin
From Old French 'subduer', derived from Latin 'subduere', combining 'sub-' (under) and 'ducere' (to lead or conduct). The word entered English in the 13th century with the sense of bringing something under one's control or dominion.
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“The teacher used her stern voice to subdue the noisy classroom.”
“He tried to subdue his laughter when his boss slipped on the banana peel.”
“The restaurant's subdued atmosphere made it perfect for romantic dinners.”
“She couldn't subdue her excitement about meeting her favorite celebrity.”
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