Pronunciation: /səbˈduɪɪŋ/
verb to overcome or bring under control by force, intimidation, or persuasion
A1 The police officer was subduing the suspect during the arrest.
A2 She tried subduing her fear by taking deep breaths.
B1 The medication is effective in subduing the symptoms of the illness.
B2 The protesters were subduing their anger in order to peacefully demonstrate.
C1 The warrior showed great skill in subduing his opponents in battle.
C2 The diplomat's negotiation tactics were successful in subduing the conflict between the two countries.
formal The police were successful in subduing the suspect without the use of excessive force.
informal It took three security guards to subdue the rowdy customer at the bar.
slang The bouncer had no trouble subduing the troublemaker at the club.
figurative Her calming presence had a way of subduing even the most chaotic situations.
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