Definition of subdue

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Subdue (v. t.) To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears..

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Overquell :: Overquell (v. t.) To quell or subdue completely.
Tamer :: Tamer (n.) One who tames or subdues.
Convince :: Convince (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.
Daunt :: Daunt (v. t.) To repress or subdue the courage of; to check by fear of danger; to cow; to intimidate; to dishearten.
Overpower :: Overpower (v. t.) To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes..
Cure :: Cure (v. t.) To subdue or remove by remedial means; to remedy; to remove; to heal; -- said of a malady.
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..
Unwild :: Unwild (v. t.) To tame; to subdue.
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..
Evince :: Evince (v. t.) To conquer; to subdue.
Starve :: Starve (v. t.) To distress or subdue by famine; as, to starvea garrison into a surrender..
Down :: Down (v. t.) To cause to go down; to make descend; to put down; to overthrow, as in wrestling; hence, to subdue; to bring down..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to resist external force or onset; easily subdued or overcome; as, a weak barrier; as, a weak fortress..
Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Not easily subdued; unyielding; stubborn; obstinate; pertinacious; as, a stiff adversary..
Captivate :: Captivate (v. t.) To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
Inexpugnable :: Inexpugnable (a.) Incapable of being subdued by force; impregnable; unconquerable.
Quell :: Quell (v. i.) To be subdued or abated; to yield; to abate.
Look :: Look (v. t.) To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition..
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..
Overblow :: Overblow (v. i.) To blow over, or be subdued..
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