subdual
Origin of subdual
1Other words from subdual
- self-sub·du·al, noun
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How to use subdual in a sentence
Prosecutors contend that bruising is irrelevant because the autopsy has determined that the police subdual of Floyd was a cause of his death.
At the heart of Derek Chauvin’s trial is this question: What killed George Floyd? | Lenny Bernstein, Holly Bailey | March 11, 2021 | Washington PostHe has secured an exquisite emphasis by a discriminating subdual of subordinate ideas.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterThe use of connectives has been discussed when treating of emphasis secured by subdual of unimportant details.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterSarah sent Hortense about her business, and then set herself to the subdual of Mary's mind and character.
The Golden Scarecrow | Hugh WalpoleMr Quarmby laughed in a peculiar way, which was the result of long years of mirth-subdual in the Reading-room.
New Grub Street | George Gissing
The Master said: The subdual of self, and reversion to the natural laws governing conduct—this is true goodness.
The Sayings of Confucius | Confucius
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