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subduer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səbˈduːər/

KK: /səbˈduːər/

noun
Definition

A person or thing that conquers or brings something under control.


Example

The subduer of the wild beasts was celebrated in the village.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the story of the great subduer who tamed the wild beast?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read that it took years of patience and dedication.
Sloth A
It’s amazing how someone can be such a subduer of chaos.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really shows the power of persistence.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conqueror
vanquisher
defeater
Antonyms
loser
subordinate
follower
Root Explanation

Subduer → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "ducere" (meaning to lead). The word "subduer" refers to someone who leads or brings something under control.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'leading' ('ducere') something 'under' ('sub-') their control — that's why a subduer is someone who brings something under control.

Visually Confused Words
suber
subsider
subruler
suborder
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