subdue

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion; to vanquish.

2. 2transitive verb

   To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush.

3. 3transitive verb

   To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever.

4. 4transitive verb

   To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn child; to subdue the temper or passions.

5. 5transitive verb

   To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.

6. 6transitive verb

   To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears.

7. 7transitive verb

   To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds.

8. 8transitive verb

   To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.

9. 9verb

   correct by punishment or discipline

   Synonyms

   chastentame
10. 10verb

    to put down by force or authority

    "suppress a nascent uprising"

    "stamp down on littering"

    Synonyms

    conquercurbinhibitsuppress
11. 11verb

    make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

    "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"

    Synonyms

    subordinate
12. 12verb

    get on top of; deal with successfully

    "He overcame his shyness"

    Synonyms

    masterovercomesurmount
13. 13verb

    hold within limits and control

    "subdue one's appetites"

    "mortify the flesh"

    Synonyms

    crucifymortify
14. 14verb

    put down by force or intimidation

    "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"

    "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"

    Synonyms

    quashreducerepresssubjugate