subdue

Meaning

Verb

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
To bring (a country) under control by force.

Related

Similar words

underbring

Origin

From Middle English subdewen, subduen, sodewen, from Old French souduire, from Latin subdūcō, perhaps influenced by subdō.

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