subduable
/səb'dju:əbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being subdued, conquered, or overcome: Describes something or someone that can be brought under control, defeated, or mastered.
- Susceptible to being subjugated: Indicates a quality of being vulnerable to being dominated or brought into submission.
Usage
The adjective "subduable" is used to describe a person, group, force, or even an emotion that is not invincible and can be overcome with effort. It often implies that the subject, while potentially resistant, ultimately yields to a greater power or force.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The rebels were numerous but ultimately subduable by the well-trained army.
- Her anger was intense, yet she found it was subduable with deep breathing exercises.
- The wildfire, though fierce, was deemed subduable with sufficient resources.
Advanced Usage
- "proved subduable": Demonstrated to be capable of being overcome.
- The technical challenge, daunting at first, proved subduable after weeks of research.
- "deemed subduable": Judged or considered to be conquerable.
- The enemy's fortress was deemed subduable only with a prolonged siege.
Variants and Related Words
- Subdue (verb): To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
- The police worked to subdue the riot.
- Subdued (adjective): Quiet, reflective, or brought under control; also less intense in color or sound.
- He spoke in a subdued voice after the argument.
- Subdual (noun): The act or process of subduing.
- The subdual of the territory took several months.
Synonyms
- Conquerable: Able to be overcome or defeated.
- Vanquishable: Capable of being thoroughly defeated in battle or competition.
- Surmountable: Able to be overcome (an obstacle or difficulty).
Antonyms
- Invincible: Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
- Indomitable: Impossible to subdue or defeat.
- Unconquerable: Not capable of being conquered or overcome.
Adjective
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susceptible to being subjugated
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