Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Subduing.
Subduing - as a verb
Put down by force or intimidation
Example: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Bring under control by force or authority
Example: "Suppress a nascent uprising"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold within limits and control
Example: "Subdue one's appetites"
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Get on top of; deal with successfully
Example: "He overcame his shyness"
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Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Example: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
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Example Sentences
"She practiced martial arts to learn techniques for subduing her opponents."
"The firefighters worked tirelessly in subduing the raging forest fire."
"The medication helped in subduing the symptoms of the illness."
"He tried subduing his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten."
"The protesters chanted slogans in hopes of subduing the government's oppressive policies."
Word Game Points
Is SUBDUING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subduing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBDUING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SUBDUING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subduing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBDUING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SUBDUING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subduing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBDUING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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