Subdue and Triumph

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.
Usage example: subdued her fear of the dark by joining a club for spelunkers

Triumph is a synonym for subdue. In some cases you can use "Triumph" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Triumph

Triumph verb - To achieve victory (as in a contest).

Subdue is a synonym for triumph in achieve topic. Sometimes you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Triumph", if it concerns topics such as bring someone to their knees.

Nearby Words: triumphant, triumphed, triumphantly, triumphal, triumphing

Common collocations

animal subdue animal triumph animal
villain subdue villain triumph villain
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