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subdue

/səbˈdjuː/verb

उच्चारण सब्ड्यू

वश में करना, दबाना

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verb
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    [T] ~ sb/sth

    to bring somebody or something under control, especially by using force; to calm or control your feelings

    वश में करना, दबाना

    • The army subdued the rebels.
    • She subdued her anger.

    Synonyms conquer overpower suppress quell restrain

    Opposite release free liberate incite

◇Word family
subdued adj.
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

conquer overpower suppress quell restrain

Antonyms

release free liberate incite

AaSpelling

sub·due

?Which word?

Keep the control words together: subdue, quell (stop violence or a strong feeling: 'quell a riot'), suppress, overpower, vanquish (defeat completely), tame.

नियंत्रण के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: subdue, quell (हिंसा या तीव्र भावना रोकना: 'quell a riot'), suppress, overpower, vanquish (पूरी तरह हराना), tame।

§Grammar and usage

The adjective subdued means quiet and unusually sad ('She seemed subdued') or not bright or loud ('subdued lighting').

Adjective subdued का अर्थ शांत और असामान्य रूप से उदास ('She seemed subdued') या चटक या तेज़ नहीं ('subdued lighting') है।