subdue

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. Source: opted

2. v. t. To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush. Source: opted

3. v. t. To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

5. v. t. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties. Source: opted

6. v. t. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears. Source: opted

7. v. t. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds. Source: opted

8. v. t. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors. Source: opted

9. v. put down by force or intimidation Source: wordnet

10. v. bring under control by force or authority Source: wordnet

11. v. hold within limits and control Source: wordnet

12. v. get on top of; deal with successfully Source: wordnet

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