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Subdue

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Definitions for Subdue

verb
put down by force or intimidation
Synonyms
repress quash keep down subjugate reduce
Examples
  1. The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
  2. China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
  3. The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
verb
bring under control by force or authority
Synonyms
suppress stamp down conquer
Examples
  1. suppress a nascent uprising
  2. stamp down on littering
  3. conquer one's desires
verb
hold within limits and control
Synonyms
mortify crucify
Examples
  1. subdue one's appetites
  2. mortify the flesh
verb
get on top of
Synonyms
overcome get over surmount master
Examples
  1. deal with successfully
  2. He overcame his shyness
verb
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Synonyms
subordinate
Examples
  1. Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler
verb
correct by punishment or discipline
Synonyms
tame chasten

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