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subdue

/səbˈdjuː/
sub · due səb · ˈdjuː
English Definition
v. to bring under control, to conquer
中文释义
v. 征服，压制
Significado en Español
someter, dominar
한국어 뜻
제압하다, 억누르다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuất phục, chế ngự
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Example Sentence

The king sought to subdue the rebellious province.

国王试图征服叛乱的省份。

Synonyms
conquer control quell suppress
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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”?

  1. A neglect
  2. B ignore
  3. C release
  4. D conquer
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D — conquer. “subdue” means v. to bring under control, to conquer

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It took three strong officers to ______ the struggling, violent suspect.

  1. A release
  2. B subdue
  3. C free
  4. D encourage
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B — subdue. “subdue” means v. to bring under control, to conquer

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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.

How do you use “subdue” in a sentence?

The king sought to subdue the rebellious province. (国王试图征服叛乱的省份。)

What are synonyms for “subdue”?

conquer, control, quell, suppress — all close in meaning to subdue (v. to bring under control, to conquer).

Is “subdue” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. subdue appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “subdue”?

sub(below) + due(pull) → pull down → subdue, suppress.

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