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Muhammadumaraman Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
Can we use 'subdue' in the following way?
The President's economic policies are subduing the progress of the country?
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No. Find another word. eg impeding/slowing/negatively impacting.
- No.
- Find another word.
- eg impeding/slowing/negatively impacting.
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Is it correct to use 'quash'?
The President's economic policies are quashing the progress of the country?
Thank you!
The President's economic policies are quashing the progress of the country?
Thank you!
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Definitely, impeding, slowing and negatively impacting are better words. Actually, I was learning the way both words can be used so I asked.
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'quash' doesn't sound natural here.
It is also a stronger word, similar to 'crush'.
It is also a stronger word, similar to 'crush'.
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