กำราบ
subdue
Native recording
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- 1 subdue、bring under control、tame (an unruly animal)
It means to break someone’s or something’s resistance through force or authority and bring them under control.
subdue、bring under control、tame (an unruly animal)
To overcome an enemy, defiant person, or unruly animal and make them submit or behave.
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กำราบศัตรู kamràap sàttruu subdue an enemy กำราบศัตรู details
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ไม่มีใครกำราบเขาได้ mây mii khray kamràap khǎw dâay No one can bring him under control. ไม่มีใครกำราบเขาได้ details
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กำราบม้าพยศ kamràap máa phayót tame an unruly horse กำราบม้าพยศ details
Learning notes
Explanation
กำราบ centers on the idea of breaking resistance or unruly behavior and making the target submit. Its object may be an enemy, criminal, defiant person, disobedient child, or unruly animal. The control may come from physical force, authority, or a firm and intimidating manner. It is a fairly strong verb: it often implies not merely stopping the target temporarily, but depriving them of the will or ability to resist.
Usage
It is common in accounts of defeating enemies or criminals, stories about heroes overcoming villains, and situations involving firm control of a defiant person. In conversation, it can also be used somewhat humorously or dramatically for an unmanageable child or animal.
Caution
This verb does not mean gently persuading or teaching someone. When applied to a person, it can sound domineering or coercive, so use it cautiously for superiors or equals.
Differences from similar words
1 subdue synonyms
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ปราบ is broadly used for suppressing or stamping out enemies, crime, or rebellion. กำราบ focuses more specifically on breaking resistance and forcing someone or something into submission.
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ปราม means to warn or restrain someone so that they stop or avoid an action. กำราบ is stronger and suggests overcoming resistance and establishing control.