presubdue
/prɪˈsʌbdjuː/Definitions
1. verb
to overcome or be victorious over something.
“The new policy presubdued the opposition and was passed unanimously.”
2. verb
to suppress or put down something, especially a feeling or an emotion.
“She struggled to presubdue her fear and give the speech.”
3. noun
the act of overcoming or being victorious over something.
“Her presubdue over the challenge earned her a standing ovation.”