subdue in German
subdue in German is unterwerfen, unter Kontrolle bringen — subdue means to bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
subdue in German
unterwerfen
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
unter Kontrolle bringen
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
unterwerfen
(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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "subdue" in German?
"subdue" in German is unterwerfen, unter Kontrolle bringen. 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 German, "subdue" is unterwerfen, unter Kontrolle bringen.
Are there other ways to say "subdue" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "subdue": unterwerfen, unter Kontrolle bringen.
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