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Word | Subdue |
put down by force or intimidation; The government quashes any attempt of an uprising; China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently; The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land / get on top of / To bring under / overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person). / to get control of (a violent or dangerous person or group) by using force, punishment, etc. / to get control of (something, such as a strong emotion), | |
Usage | ⇒ Sikandar subdued porus ⇒ The troops were finally able to subdue the rebel forces after many days of fighting. ⇒ she managed to subdue an instinct to applaud |
Synonyms | suppress, overcome, put down, crush, conquer, repress, subjugate, reduce, defeat, overpower, quell, restrain, vanquish, quash, master, beat, temper, check, control, curb, |
Antonyms | incite, arouse, release, emancipate, provoke, abet, advance, agitate, amplify, beget, burn, consolidate, cultivate, deepen, encourage, excite, foster, liberate, promote, unfetter, |
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