subdue in Dutch
subdue in Dutch is onder controle brengen, onderwerpen — subdue means to bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
subdue in Dutch
onder controle brengen
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
onderwerpen
(transitive) To bring (a country) under control by force.
What does "subdue" mean?
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verb To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
"It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect."
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verb To conquer a country or people and bring them under one's control.
"The empire subdued the rebellious province after a long campaign."
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subdue in a sentence
- It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect.
- She tried to subdue her rising panic before the interview.
- The empire subdued the rebellious province after a long campaign.
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What is "subdue" in Dutch?
"subdue" in Dutch is onder controle brengen, onderwerpen. subdue means: To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
How do you use "subdue" in a sentence?
Example: "It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect." In Dutch, "subdue" is onder controle brengen, onderwerpen.
Are there other ways to say "subdue" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "subdue": onder controle brengen, onderwerpen.
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