Looking for the meaning of the word SUBDUE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SUBDUE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Subdue
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French suduire, from Latin subducere, literally ‘draw from below’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səbˈdjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)
Short Definition:overcome, quieten, or bring under control
Examples:- she managed to subdue an instinct to applaud
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