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SUBDUER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion

Synonyms:

overcomer; subduer; surmounter

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("subduer" is a kind of...):

controller; restrainer (a person who directs and restrains)

Derivation:

subdue (bring under control by force or authority)

subdue (put down by force or intimidation)

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