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subdue

verb

/səbˈdjuː/

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

subdue one’s emotions

conquer, suppress, overcome, defeat, control

encourage, release, surrender

subdue anger, subdue rebellion, subdue emotions

to make something unclear or difficult to see

to scold or criticize angrily

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.

to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement