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Subdued

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Definitions for Subdued

adjective
in a softened tone
Synonyms
hushed muted quiet
Examples
  1. hushed voices
  2. muted trumpets
  3. a subdued whisper
  4. a quiet reprimand
adjective
restrained in style or quality
Synonyms
low-key low-keyed
Examples
  1. a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
adjective
quieted and brought under control
Examples
  1. children were subdued and silent
adjective
not brilliant or glaring
Synonyms
soft
Examples
  1. the moon cast soft shadows
  2. soft pastel colors
  3. subdued lighting
adjective
lacking in light
Synonyms
dim
Examples
  1. not bright or harsh
  2. a dim light beside the bed
  3. subdued lights and soft music
verb
put down by force or intimidation
Synonyms
repress quash keep down subdue 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 subdue 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 subdue crucify
Examples
  1. subdue one's appetites
  2. mortify the flesh
verb
get on top of
Synonyms
overcome get over subdue surmount master
Examples
  1. deal with successfully
  2. He overcame his shyness
verb
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Synonyms
subordinate subdue
Examples
  1. Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler
verb
correct by punishment or discipline
Synonyms
tame chasten subdue

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