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subdue in Finnish

subdue in Finnish is kukistaa, nujertaa, vallata — subdue means to bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.

subdue in Finnish

kukistaa
verb
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
nujertaa
verb
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
vallata
verb
(transitive) To bring (a country) under control by force.

What does "subdue" mean?

  1. verb To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
    "It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect."
  2. 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 Finnish?

"subdue" in Finnish is kukistaa, nujertaa, vallata. 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 Finnish, "subdue" is kukistaa, nujertaa, vallata.

Are there other ways to say "subdue" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "subdue": kukistaa, nujertaa, vallata.

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