subdual

[ suh b-doo-uh l, -dyoo- ]
/ səbˈdu əl, -ˈdyu- /
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noun

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

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advocate
to give up possession or occupancy of.
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Origin of subdual

First recorded in 1665–75; subdue + -al2

OTHER WORDS FROM subdual

self-sub·du·al, noun

Words nearby subdual

subdigastric node, subdistrict, subdivide, subdivision, subdominant, subdual, subduct, subduction, subduction zone, subdue, subdued
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Words related to subdual

cut, devaluation, cutback, rebate, discount, contraction, rout, annexation, invasion, occupation, takeover, subjugation, confusion, trepidation, intimidation, depression, minimization, shrinkage, conquest, degradation

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