subdue
Translation
to subdue, to overcome, to control
Examples
The police managed to subdue the angry crowd.
The police managed to subdue the angry crowd.
She tried to subdue her feelings of excitement.
She tried to subdue her feelings of excitement.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to bring (sb./sth.) under control It took three officers to subdue the suspect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conquer, vanquish, suppress, control; Antonyms: incite, provoke, arouse
Etymology
From Latin 'subdere', meaning 'to place under'. 'sub-' (under) + 'dare' (to give/put).
Memory Tips
Think of pushing something 'sub' (under) your control.