unterwerfen

Definitions of unterwerfen
  1. verb
    put down by force or intimidation
    synonyms: unterjochen
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    type of:
    niederschlagen
    come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
  2. verb
    be obedient to
    synonyms: befolgen, beugen, ergeben, folgen, fügen, gehorchen, unterordnen
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    nachkommen
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    abhorchen, achten, beachten, beherzigen, hinhören, horchen, hören, lauschen
    pay close attention to; give heed to
    type of:
    angleichen, anpassen, einfügen, einrichten, einstellen, gewöhnen, umstellen
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
  3. verb
    accept or undergo, often unwillingly
    synonyms: einstecken, ergeben, fügen, gehorchen, schicken
  4. verb
    consent reluctantly
    synonyms: kuschen, nachgeben, passen, resignieren
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    types:
    fügen, nachgeben, unterordnen
    yield to another's wish or opinion
    type of:
    akzeptieren, anerkennen, annehmen, anschließen, eingehen, tolerieren, zusagen
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
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