Subduing

Synonyms of subduing

• suppressing
• conquering
• overpowering

Antonyms of subduing

• encouraging
• strengthening
• empowering

Collocations of subduing

subduing force

Frequency: 70 %

The subduing force of the police was necessary to control the riot.

subduing power

Frequency: 60 %

The subduing power of the king kept the rebellion at bay.

subduing influence

Frequency: 50 %

Her subduing influence over him was undeniable.

subduing effect

Frequency: 45 %

The subduing effect of the medication helped calm his nerves.

subduing presence

Frequency: 40 %

His subduing presence in the room silenced the chatter.

Idiomatic Expressions for subduing

• Phrase: subdue a rebellion
  Meaning: to quell or suppress a rebellion or uprising
  Usage: The government used force to subdue the rebellion and restore order.