Definition of subdue

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Subdue (v. t.) To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn child; to subdue the temper or passions..

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Conquerable :: Conquerable (a.) Capable of being conquered or subdued.
Invincible :: Invincible (a.) Incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued; unconquerable; insuperable; as, an invincible army, or obstacle..
Overblow :: Overblow (v. i.) To blow over, or be subdued..
Melt :: Melt (v. i.) Hence: To be softened; to become tender, mild, or gentle; also, to be weakened or subdued, as by fear..
Macerate :: Macerate (v. t.) To subdue the appetites of by poor and scanty diet; to mortify.
Queller :: Queller (n.) One who quells; one who overpowers or subdues.
Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic..
Subdue :: 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..
Captive :: Captive (a.) Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
Heal :: Heal (v. t.) To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound.
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..
Inexpugnable :: Inexpugnable (a.) Incapable of being subdued by force; impregnable; unconquerable.
Subjugation :: Subjugate (v. t.) To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish..
Unbroken :: Unbroken (a.) Not broken; continuous; unsubdued; as, an unbroken colt..
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..
Captive :: Captive (n.) One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.
Quell :: Quell (v. t.) To overpower; to subdue; to put down.
Sober :: Sober (superl.) Serious or subdued in demeanor, habit, appearance, or color; solemn; grave; sedate..
Subdued :: Subdued (a.) Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
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