subdue

Pronunciation: /səbˈdu/

The English word “subdue” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
To bring (a country) under control by force.

Etymology

From Middle English subdewen, subduen, sodewen, from Old French souduire, from Latin subdūcō (“to draw away”), perhaps influenced by subdō (“to subdue, subject”).

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