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Subdue
səbˈdjuː
Subdue definitions
verb
subdues
subduing
subdued
subdue
- overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)
"she managed to subdue an instinct to applaud"
conquer defeat vanquish get the better of overpower overcome overwhelm crush quash quell beat trounce subjugate master suppress gain the upper hand over triumph over tame bring someone to their knees hold in check humble chasten cow curb restrain hold back constrain contain inhibit repress suppress stifle smother check keep in check arrest bridle rein in- bring (a country or people) under control by force
"Charles went on a campaign to subdue the Saxons"