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trounce vs subdue

subdue vs trounce

trounce and subdue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trounce No No Yes No
subdue No No Yes No
As verbs, subdue is a hyponym of trounce; that is, subdue is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trounce:
  • trounce: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
  • subdue: get on top of; deal with successfully
trounce (verb) subdue (verb)
censure severely or angrily correct by punishment or discipline
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict bring under control by force or authority
beat severely with a whip or rod 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 trounce and subdue

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