Definition of subdue

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

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Broken :: Broken (v. t.) Subdued; humbled; contrite.
Under :: Under (adv.) In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail..
Crucify :: Crucify (v. t.) To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify.
Superior :: Superior (a.) Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by; -- with to.
Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman..
Quail :: Quail (v. t.) To cause to fail in spirit or power; to quell; to crush; to subdue.
Subject :: Subject (v. t.) To bring under control, power, or dominion; to make subject; to subordinate; to subdue..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.
Convince :: Convince (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.
Undertone :: Undertone (n.) A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual.
Hem :: Hem (interj.) An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm..
Conquer :: Conquer (v. t.) To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc..
Strong :: Strong (superl.) Solid; tough; not easily broken or injured; able to withstand violence; able to sustain attacks; not easily subdued or taken; as, a strong beam; a strong rock; a strong fortress or town..
Captive :: Captive (n.) One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated..
Fight :: Fight (v. i.) To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against..
Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe..
Obstinacy :: Obstinacy (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil..
Subdual :: Subduable (a.) Able to be subdued.
Suppress :: Suppress (v. t.) To overpower and crush; to subdue; to put down; to quell.
Inexpugnable :: Inexpugnable (a.) Incapable of being subdued by force; impregnable; unconquerable.
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