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subinˈduce, v. rare or Obs. [Partly ad. late L. subindūcĕre, partly f. sub- 25 + induce.] 1. trans. To insinuate, suggest indirectly.
1640Sir E. Dering Sp. Relig. 23 Nov. 14 Our Innovators by this artifice do alter our setled Doctrines; Nay they do subinduce points repugnant and contrariant. 2. To induce by indirect or underhand means.
a1623Buck Rich. III, iii. (1646) 60 His wife..had made her subtill perswasions of stronger tye, and subinduced him to the Lancastrian side. 3. To bring about (a thing) as a result of or in succession to another.
1855Browning Ep. Karshish 79 A case of mania—subinduced By epilepsy. |