Subduing
Pronunciation: /səbˈduːɪŋ/
Subduing (verb)
- To bring something or someone under control or to make them less strong.
- To defeat or overcome an opponent or challenge, making them unable to resist.
Examples
- They are subduing their emotions during the meeting.
- The army is subduing the enemy forces in the region.
Common collocations: subduing fears, subduing anger, subduing a rebellion, subduing opposition