subdue
intermediateB1/səbˈdjuː/ · sub-due
To bring under control, often by force; to overpower or suppress.
Meanings
To bring under control, often by force; to overpower or suppress.
بنے یا طاقت کے ذریعے کنٹرول کرنا; دبانا یا روکنا.
غالب کرنا
ghalib karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- subdue a rebellion
- subdue emotions
- subdue the enemy
Example Sentences
The army was able to subdue the insurgents quickly.
فوج نے باغیوں کو جلد ہی غالب کر لیا.
Fauj ne baghiyon ko jald hi ghalib kar liya.
She tried to subdue her feelings of anger.
اس نے اپنی غصہ کو دبانے کی کوشش کی.
Us ne apni gussa ko dabane ki koshish ki.
He managed to subdue his doubts before making a decision.
اس نے فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے اپنے شکوک و شبہات کو دبانے میں کامیابی حاصل کی.
Us ne faisla karne se pehle apne shukuq-o-shubahaat ko dabane mein kamiyabi hasil ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sub' as below and 'due' as owed; when you subdue, you're bringing something under your control.
Visualize a lion taming its prey, asserting control over it.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ فطرت کو غالب کرے، کھیل ٹھہر جائے کاش! خداوندی سے دور رہ کر، سب دھیان توڑ جائے.
Woh fitrat ko ghalib kare, khel thehar jaye kaash! Khudawandi se door reh kar, sab dhyaan tod jaye.
He who dominates nature may let the play stop; If only he stays away from divinity, all focus will break.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دبے کا کیا ہے، وہ تو جب چاہے پھٹ پڑتا ہے.
Dabey ka kya hai, woh to jab chahe phat padta hai.
What is the suppressed? It bursts forth whenever it wishes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "subdeuere" — to bring under, to conquer
First known use: 14th century
The term 'subdue' originated in the late 14th century, from Old French 'subduire' and derived from Latin 'subdeuere'. Its meaning has remained stable, referring to the act of bringing something under control.