Subdue ¹

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

Subdue ²

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

Subdue ³

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

Subdue ⁴

Definition: 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.

Subdue ⁵

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

Subdue ⁶

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

Subdue ⁷

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

Subdue ⁸

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

subdue ⁹

Definition: correct by punishment or discipline

subdue ¹⁰

Definition: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one''s desires"

subdue ¹¹

Definition: make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"

subdue ¹²

Definition: get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"

subdue ¹³

Definition: hold within limits and control; "subdue one''s appetites"; "mortify the flesh"

subdue ¹⁴

Definition: put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"