kuva — meaning in English

English meaning

• bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
• quell verb To bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.
• subdue verb To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.

Senses

kuva is used for these senses in English:

• bend (transitive) To force to submit.
• bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
• quell (transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]
• subdue (transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

bend — full definition

1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
2. verb To curve or change direction.
3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
5. noun A curve, turn, or angle.

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