bezähmen

Definitions of bezähmen
  1. verb
    to put down by force or authority
    synonyms: bändigen
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    type of:
    kontrollieren, mäßigen, zurückhalten
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  2. verb
    have dominance or the power to defeat over
    synonyms: dominieren, gebieten
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    types:
    befehligen
    be in command of
    type of:
    kontrollieren
    exercise authoritative control or power over
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