subdue - Meaning in Punjabi

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subdue - Meaning in Punjabi

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Definitions and Meaning of subdue in English

subdue verb

1. correct by punishment or discipline

   Synonyms

   chasten, tame, tame

2. bring under control by force or authority

   Synonyms

   conquer, stamp down, suppress

   Examples

   • "conquer one's desires"
   • "stamp down on littering"
   • "suppress a nascent uprising"
3. make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

   Synonyms

   subordinate

   Example

   • "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
4. get on top of; deal with successfully

   Synonyms

   get over, master, master, overcome, surmount

   Example

   • "He overcame his shyness"
5. hold within limits and control

   Synonyms

   crucify, mortify

   Examples

   • "mortify the flesh"
   • "subdue one's appetites"
6. put down by force or intimidation

   Synonyms

   keep down, quash, reduce, repress, subjugate

   Examples

   • "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"
   • "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"
   • "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"

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