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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Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman..
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds..
Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
Look :: Look (v. t.) To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition..
Daunt :: Daunt (v. t.) To repress or subdue the courage of; to check by fear of danger; to cow; to intimidate; to dishearten.
Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic..
Overpower :: Overpower (v. t.) To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes..
Sober :: Sober (superl.) Serious or subdued in demeanor, habit, appearance, or color; solemn; grave; sedate..
Heal :: Heal (v. t.) To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound.
Unman :: Unman (v. t.) To deprive of the courage and fortitude of a man; to break or subdue the manly spirit in; to cause to despond; to dishearten; to make womanish.
Subdued :: Subdued (a.) Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears..
Captive :: Captive (a.) Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
Natchez :: Natchez (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians who formerly lived near the site of the city of Natchez, Mississippi. In 1729 they were subdued by the French; the survivors joined the Creek Confederacy..
Subduer :: Subduement (n.) Subdual.
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..
Tame :: Tame (superl.) Crushed; subdued; depressed; spiritless.
Cure :: Cure (v. t.) To subdue or remove by remedial means; to remedy; to remove; to heal; -- said of a malady.
Mortify :: Mortify (v. i.) To be subdued; to decay, as appetites, desires, etc..
Master :: Master (v. t.) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue..
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