Subduement
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbduˈɛmˈɛnt/
Subduement (noun)
- The act of making someone less angry, excited, or noisy, so they become calmer and easier to manage.
- The act of bringing something under control using power or pressure, especially when it resists.
Examples
- Her subduement helped her speak calmly in the meeting.
- The coach praised his subduement when the game got tense.