Subdue (Verb)
Meaning 1
Correct by punishment or discipline.
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Meaning 2
Put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Bring under control by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires".
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Meaning 4
Hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 5
Get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 6
Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..