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obeisance, subdue, yield

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Example Sentences

Example:She paid obeisance to the king by kneeling and kissing his hand.

Definition:The act of showing respect by bowing or in some other way

From obeisance

Example:The army subdues any opposition with force and resolve.

Definition:To reduce to submission or control, to conquer

From subdue

Example:He yielded to the pressure and paid the money to keep the matter quiet.

Definition:To give in or submit to an influence, demand, or authority

From yield