subdue
/səbˈdjuː/
sub · due
səb · ˈdjuː
English Definition
v. to bring under control, to conquer
Significado en Español
someter, dominar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuất phục, chế ngự
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sub(below) + due(pull) → pull down → subdue, suppress.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “subdue”?
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A
ignore
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B
conquer
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C
release
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D
neglect
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B — conquer.
“subdue” means v. to bring under control, to conquer
Common questions about “subdue”
What does “subdue” mean?
subdue — v. to bring under control, to conquer. In Chinese: v. 征服，压制.
How do you pronounce “subdue”?
subdue is pronounced /səbˈdjuː/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sub · due.
Is “subdue” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. subdue appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “subdue”?
sub(below) + due(pull) → pull down → subdue, suppress.
