subdue by force; coerce; overpower
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to subdue by force; to coerce into submission; to overpower
neutralImplies using authority, power, or violence rather than persuasion. Often used in political, military, or management contexts. Frequently contrasted with说服 (persuasion).
Tā他
shì试
tú图
yòng用
bào暴
lì力
yā压
fú伏
zhòng众
rén人
。
He tried to use violence to subdue the crowd.
Duì对
dài待
bù不
tóng同
yì意
jiàn见
，
yào要
shuō说
fú服
，
bù不
yào要
yā压
fú伏
。
When dealing with different opinions, use persuasion, not coercion.
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Jūn军
duì队
xùn迅
sù速
yā压
fú伏
le了
pàn叛
luàn乱
。
The army quickly suppressed the rebellion.