Subdue
/səbˈdjuː/noun
To bring under control, often by force or persuasion.
Did you know?The term 'subdue' has connections to the Latin 'subducere', meaning to 'lead away'—often used in contexts of conquering or controlling forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deuk-
“to lead, pull, or bring together.”
Latin
Latin
subducere
“to lead away, withdraw.”
Old French
Old French
subduire
“to bring under control.”
Middle English
Middle English
subduen
“to conquer or vanquish.”
Modern English
English
subdue
“to bring under control, often through force.”