0 present participle of subdue --
1 to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing: --
He criticized the school for trying to subdue individual expression.
The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.
She's also efficient at throwing handcuffs and subduing her target.
It had 4 pairs of walking legs, a fifth pair modified into swimming paddles, and a pair of large chelae (pincers) for subduing prey.
In addition to dominants subduing subordinates, the female will fight off her numerous suitors if she is not ready to mate.
It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again; and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.
It is ineffective for subduing an enemy, while it exposes us to grave risks.
It will give time for the subduing of this racial conflict.
He was still subduing his first field, and he had subdued the second.
I asked whether they would be effective in subduing the opponent.
