Thesaurus: subdue

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1. 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.
2. v. t. To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush.
3. v. t. To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever.
4. 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.
5. v. t. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.
6. v. t. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears.
7. v. t. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds.
8. v. t. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.
9. v. put down by force or intimidation
10. v. bring under control by force or authority
11. v. hold within limits and control
12. v. get on top of; deal with successfully