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- [suh b-doo, -dyoo]
- /səbˈdu, -ˈdyu/
- /səbˈdjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh b-doo, -dyoo]
- /səbˈdu, -ˈdyu/
Definitions of subduing word
- verb with object subduing to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul. 1
- verb with object subduing to overpower by superior force; overcome. 1
- verb with object subduing to bring under mental or emotional control, as by persuasion or intimidation; render submissive. 1
- verb with object subduing to repress (feelings, impulses, etc.). 1
- verb with object subduing to bring (land) under cultivation: to subdue the wilderness. 1
- verb with object subduing to reduce the intensity, force, or vividness of (sound, light, color, etc.); tone down; soften. 1
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Origin of subduing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English so(b)duen, so(b)dewen < Anglo-French *soduer to overcome, Old French soduire to deceive, seduce < Latin subdūcere to withdraw (see subduct); meaning in E (and Anglo-French) < Latin subdere to place beneath, subdue
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Parts of speech for Subduing
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subduing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
subduing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subduing
noun subduing
- abusiveness — using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language: an abusive author; abusive remarks.
- forcibleness — The quality of being forcible.
- oppression — the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
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