| slovo | definícia |
subdue
(encz) | subdue,podrobit v: Zdeněk Brož |
subdue
(encz) | subdue,potírat v: Zdeněk Brož |
subdue
(encz) | subdue,potlačit v: Zdeněk Brož |
subdue
(encz) | subdue,zdolat v: Zdeněk Brož |
Subdue
(gcide) | Subdue \Sub*due"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subdued; p. pr. & vb.
n. Subduing.] [OE. soduen, OF. sosduire to seduce, L.
subtus below (fr. sub under) + ducere to lead. See Duke,
and cf. Subduct.]
1. To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of
superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to
reduce under dominion; to vanquish.
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I will subdue all thine enemies. --1 Chron.
xvii. 10.
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2. To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to
crush.
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Nothing could have subdued nature
To such a lowness, but his unkind daughters. --Shak.
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If aught . . . were worthy to subdue
The soul of man. --Milton.
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3. To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue
a fever.
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4. To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to
mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn
child; to subdue the temper or passions.
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5. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to
subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.
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6. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue
ferocity by tears.
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7. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as
weeds.
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8. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to
soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.
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Syn: To conquer; overpower; overcome; surmount; vanquish. See
Conquer.
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subdue
(wn) | subdue
v 1: put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes
any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her
dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners
subjugated the peasants working the land" [syn: repress,
quash, keep down, subdue, subjugate, reduce]
2: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent
uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"
[syn: suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue,
conquer, curb]
3: hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites";
"mortify the flesh" [syn: mortify, subdue, crucify]
4: get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his
shyness" [syn: overcome, get over, subdue, surmount,
master]
5: make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have
to be subordinated to that of our ruler" [syn: subordinate,
subdue]
6: correct by punishment or discipline [syn: tame, chasten,
subdue] |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
subdued
(encz) | subdued,podmaněný adj: Zdeněk Brožsubdued,potlačený adj: Zdeněk Brožsubdued,tlumený adj: Zdeněk Brož |
subduedness
(encz) | subduedness, n: |
subduer
(encz) | subduer, n: |
unsubdued
(encz) | unsubdued, |
Subdue
(gcide) | Subdue \Sub*due"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subdued; p. pr. & vb.
n. Subduing.] [OE. soduen, OF. sosduire to seduce, L.
subtus below (fr. sub under) + ducere to lead. See Duke,
and cf. Subduct.]
1. To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of
superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to
reduce under dominion; to vanquish.
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I will subdue all thine enemies. --1 Chron.
xvii. 10.
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2. To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to
crush.
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Nothing could have subdued nature
To such a lowness, but his unkind daughters. --Shak.
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If aught . . . were worthy to subdue
The soul of man. --Milton.
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3. To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue
a fever.
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4. To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to
mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn
child; to subdue the temper or passions.
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5. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to
subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.
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6. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue
ferocity by tears.
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7. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as
weeds.
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8. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to
soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.
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Syn: To conquer; overpower; overcome; surmount; vanquish. See
Conquer.
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Subdued
(gcide) | Subdued \Sub*dued"\, a.
1. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
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2. Not glaring in color; soft in tone.
[1913 Webster]Subdue \Sub*due"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subdued; p. pr. & vb.
n. Subduing.] [OE. soduen, OF. sosduire to seduce, L.
subtus below (fr. sub under) + ducere to lead. See Duke,
and cf. Subduct.]
1. To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of
superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to
reduce under dominion; to vanquish.
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I will subdue all thine enemies. --1 Chron.
xvii. 10.
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2. To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to
crush.
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Nothing could have subdued nature
To such a lowness, but his unkind daughters. --Shak.
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If aught . . . were worthy to subdue
The soul of man. --Milton.
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3. To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue
a fever.
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4. To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to
mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn
child; to subdue the temper or passions.
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5. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to
subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.
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6. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue
ferocity by tears.
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7. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as
weeds.
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8. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to
soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.
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Syn: To conquer; overpower; overcome; surmount; vanquish. See
Conquer.
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Subduement
(gcide) | Subduement \Sub*due"ment\, n.
Subdual. [Obs.] --Shak.
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Subduer
(gcide) | Subduer \Sub*du"er\, n.
One who, or that which, subdues; a conqueror. --Spenser.
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Unsubdued
(gcide) | Unsubdued \Unsubdued\
See subdued. |
subdued
(wn) | subdued
adj 1: in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a
subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand" [syn: hushed,
muted, subdued, quiet]
2: restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-
keyed eloquence" [syn: low-key, low-keyed, subdued]
3: quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued and
silent"
4: not brilliant or glaring; "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft
pastel colors"; "subdued lighting" [syn: soft, subdued]
5: lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside
the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music" [syn: dim,
subdued] |
subduedness
(wn) | subduedness
n 1: the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or
are reduced in intensity [syn: dimness, subduedness]
2: a disposition to be patient and long suffering [syn:
meekness, subduedness] |
subduer
(wn) | subduer
n 1: someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and
control by force or persuasion [syn: subduer,
surmounter, overcomer] |
unsubdued
(wn) | unsubdued
adj 1: not brought under control; "the horse remained unsubdued" |
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