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subdue vs abstain

abstain vs subdue

subdue and abstain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subdue No No Yes No
abstain No No Yes No
subdue (verb) abstain (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline choose not to consume
bring under control by force or authority refrain from voting
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
get on top of; deal with successfully
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation
Difference between subdue and abstain

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