Definition of subdue

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Subdue (v. t.) To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever..

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Unmasterable :: Unmasterable (a.) Incapable of being mastered or subdued.
Crucify :: Crucify (v. t.) To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify.
Subdulcid :: Subduer (n.) One who, or that which, subdues; a conqueror..
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever..
Repress :: Repress (v. t.) To press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to supress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to repress the first risings of discontent..
Obstinacy :: Obstinacy (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil..
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..
Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman..
Tame :: Tame (a.) To subdue; to conquer; to repress; as, to tame the pride or passions of youth..
Conquerable :: Conquerable (a.) Capable of being conquered or subdued.
Heal :: Heal (v. t.) To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound.
Look :: Look (v. t.) To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition..
Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe..
Queller :: Queller (n.) One who quells; one who overpowers or subdues.
Subdued :: Subdue (v. t.) To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors..
Indomitable :: Indomitable (a.) Not to be subdued; untamable; invincible; as, an indomitable will, courage, animal..
Curb :: Curb (v. t.) To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will; to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check..
Undertone :: Undertone (n.) A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual.
Subduing :: Subdued (imp. & p. p.) of Subdu.
Subduer :: Subduement (n.) Subdual.
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