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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Master :: Master (v. t.) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue..
Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Not easily subdued; unyielding; stubborn; obstinate; pertinacious; as, a stiff adversary..
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..
Subdual :: Subduable (a.) Able to be subdued.
Subduer :: Subduement (n.) Subdual.
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..
Indomitable :: Indomitable (a.) Not to be subdued; untamable; invincible; as, an indomitable will, courage, animal..
Obstinate :: Obstinate (a.) Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions..
Tamer :: Tamer (n.) One who tames or subdues.
Subdue :: 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..
Hem :: Hem (interj.) An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm..
Starve :: Starve (v. t.) To distress or subdue by famine; as, to starvea garrison into a surrender..
Unwild :: Unwild (v. t.) To tame; to subdue.
Convince :: Convince (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.
Overwrestle :: Overwrestle (v. t.) To subdue by wrestling.
Outscorn :: Outscorn (v. t.) To confront, or subdue, with greater scorn..
Macerate :: Macerate (v. t.) To subdue the appetites of by poor and scanty diet; to mortify.
Undaunted :: Undaunted (a.) Not daunted; not subdued or depressed by fear.
Melt :: Melt (v. i.) Hence: To be softened; to become tender, mild, or gentle; also, to be weakened or subdued, as by fear..
Broken :: Broken (v. t.) Subdued; humbled; contrite.
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