Effect and Subdue

Effect

Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Usage example: classroom discussions designed to effect a change in racial attitudes

Subdue is an antonym for effect.

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

Effect is an antonym for subdue.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Common collocations

way effect way subdue way
anyone effect anyone subdue anyone
everyone effect everyone subdue everyone

Both words in one sentence

  • Podcast / Film Reroll Stun Guns: A taser is used to great and hilarious effect by Jon/Doc Brown to subdue Marty Jr.
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