subdual

[ suhb-doo-uhl, -dyoo- ]
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noun
  1. an act or instance of subduing.

  2. the state of being subdued.

Origin of subdual

1
First recorded in 1665–75; subdue + -al2

Other words from subdual

  • self-sub·du·al, noun

Words Nearby subdual

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How to use subdual in a sentence

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