Definition of subdue

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Subdue (v. t.) To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties..

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Bend :: Bend (v. t.) To cause to yield; to render submissive; to subdue.
Crucify :: Crucify (v. t.) To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify.
Quell :: Quell (v. i.) To be subdued or abated; to yield; to abate.
Impregnable :: Impregnable (a.) Not to be stormed, or taken by assault; incapable of being subdued; able to resist attack; unconquerable; as, an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue..
Tame :: Tame (a.) To subdue; to conquer; to repress; as, to tame the pride or passions of youth..
Obstinacy :: Obstinacy (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil..
Unmasterable :: Unmasterable (a.) Incapable of being mastered or subdued.
Tamable :: Tamable (a.) Capable of being tamed, subdued, or reclaimed from wildness or savage ferociousness..
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush.
Overworn :: Overworn (v. t.) Worn out or subdued by toil; worn out so as to be trite.
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears..
Quash :: Quash (v. t.) To crush; to subdue; to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely; as, to quash a rebellion..
Outscorn :: Outscorn (v. t.) To confront, or subdue, with greater scorn..
Heal :: Heal (v. t.) To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound.
Daunt :: Daunt (v. t.) To repress or subdue the courage of; to check by fear of danger; to cow; to intimidate; to dishearten.
Conquer :: Conquer (v. t.) To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc..
Overpower :: Overpower (v. t.) To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes..
Look :: Look (v. t.) To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition..
Mellow :: Mellow (superl.) Not coarse, rough, or harsh; subdued; soft; rich; delicate; -- said of sound, color, flavor, style, etc..
Overblow :: Overblow (v. i.) To blow over, or be subdued..
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