How to spell subdue

Subdue is spelled S-U-B-D-U-E.

hear itsub·due/səb'du/verbLong vowels

What it means: To bring something under control or limit it.

In a sentence: The firefighter worked hard to subdue the flames.

Same family: subdues, subdued, subduing, control, discipline. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.

Where it comes from: “Subdue” comes from Old French *soduire* and ultimately from Latin roots meaning “to lead under” or “bring beneath.” Over time, its meaning shifted from physical conquest in battle to the more general idea of controlling or calming behavior, emotions, or situations.

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