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subdue in Italian

subdue in Italian is sottomettere, soggiogare — subdue means to bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.

subdue in Italian

sottomettere
verb
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
soggiogare
verb
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
sottomettere
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."

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 Italian?

"subdue" in Italian is sottomettere, soggiogare. 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 Italian, "subdue" is sottomettere, soggiogare.

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

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "subdue": sottomettere, soggiogare.

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