Meaning subdue
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subdue


late 14c., "to conquer and reduce to subjection," from Old French souduire, but this meant "deceive, seduce," from Latin subducere "draw away, lead away, carry off; withdraw&q [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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subdue


to overpower.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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subdue


(v) put down by force or intimidation(v) to put down by force or authority(v) hold within limits and control(v) get on top of; deal with successfully(v) make subordinate, dependent, or subservient(v)  [..]
Source: beedictionary.com





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