subdual

[ suhb-doo-uhl, -dyoo- ]

noun

1. an act or instance of subduing.
2. the state of being subdued. subdued.

Other Words From

• self-sub·dual noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of subdual¹

First recorded in 1665–75; subdue + -al ²

Example Sentences

Prosecutors contend that bruising is irrelevant because the autopsy has determined that the police subdual of Floyd was a cause of his death.

From Washington Post

He has secured an exquisite emphasis by a discriminating subdual of subordinate ideas.

From Project Gutenberg

The use of connectives has been discussed when treating of emphasis secured by subdual of unimportant details.

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Sarah sent Hortense about her business, and then set herself to the subdual of Mary's mind and character.

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Mr Quarmby laughed in a peculiar way, which was the result of long years of mirth-subdual in the Reading-room.

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The Master said: The subdual of self, and reversion to the natural laws governing conduct—this is true goodness.

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Related Words

• annexation
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• rout
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