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Definition of Subdue
1. Verb. Put down by force or intimidation. "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"
Generic synonyms: Crush, Oppress, Suppress
Derivative terms: Repression, Repression, Repressive, Subduer
2. Verb. To put down by force or authority. "Conquer one's desires"
Specialized synonyms: Blink, Blink Away, Wink, Dampen, Stifle, Choke Back, Choke Down, Choke Off, Hush, Hush Up, Quieten, Shut Up, Silence, Still, Burke, Silence, Quell, Quench, Squelch, Muffle, Repress, Smother, Stifle, Strangle
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Derivative terms: Conquering, Conqueror, Inhibition, Inhibition, Subduer, Suppresser, Suppresser, Suppression, Suppression, Suppressive, Suppressor
3. Verb. Hold within limits and control. "Mortify the flesh"
Entails: Abstain, Desist, Refrain
Specialized synonyms: Mortify
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Derivative terms: Mortification
4. Verb. Get on top of; deal with successfully. "He overcame his shyness"
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Specialized synonyms: Bulldog
5. Verb. Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient. "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
Generic synonyms: Lour, Lower
Derivative terms: Subordinate, Subordination
6. Verb. Correct by punishment or discipline.
Definition of 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.
Definition of Subdue
1. Verb. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control. ¹
2. Verb. To bring (a country) under control by force. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Subdue
1. to bring under control [v -DUED, -DUING, -DUES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Subdue
Literary usage of Subdue
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of Hannah More by Hannah More (1835)
"It would lead me to indulge a habit of complaint which I am labouring to subdue.
The compassion of my friend would only sharpen my feeling« which I wish to ..."
2. The Papers of James Madison: Purchased by Order of the Congress, Being His by James Madison (1840)
"... and offences against the laws of nations;" which was agreed to, nem. con.
The clause, " to subdue a rebellion in any State, on the application ..."
3. The Papers of James Madison: Purchased by Order of the Congress, Being His by James Madison (1840)
"... nations;" which was agreed to, nem. con. The clause, " to subdue a rebellion
in any State, on the application of its Legislature," was next considered. ..."
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