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subdue vs shut up

shut up vs subdue

subdue is not an adjective while shut up is an adjective.

subdue and shut up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subdue No No Yes No
shut up No Yes Yes No
As verbs, shut up is a hyponym of subdue; that is, shut up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than subdue:
  • subdue: bring under control by force or authority
  • shut up: cause to be quiet or not talk
subdue (adjective) shut up (adjective)
closely confined
subdue (verb) shut up (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline cause to be quiet or not talk
bring under control by force or authority refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
get on top of; deal with successfully
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation
Difference between subdue and shut up

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