Definition of subdue

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Subdue (v. t.) To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever..

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Mortify :: Mortify (v. i.) To be subdued; to decay, as appetites, desires, etc..
Macerate :: Macerate (v. t.) To subdue the appetites of by poor and scanty diet; to mortify.
Quell :: Quell (v. i.) To be subdued or abated; to yield; to abate.
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever..
Tame :: Tame (superl.) Crushed; subdued; depressed; spiritless.
Quail :: Quail (v. t.) To cause to fail in spirit or power; to quell; to crush; to subdue.
Broken :: Broken (v. t.) Subdued; humbled; contrite.
Captivate :: Captivate (v. t.) To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
Fight :: Fight (v. i.) To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against..
Glisten :: Glisten (v. i.) To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars..
Evince :: Evince (v. t.) To conquer; to subdue.
Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Not easily subdued; unyielding; stubborn; obstinate; pertinacious; as, a stiff adversary..
Accoy :: Accoy (v. t.) To subdue; to tame; to daunt.
Down :: Down (v. t.) To cause to go down; to make descend; to put down; to overthrow, as in wrestling; hence, to subdue; to bring down..
Adaunt :: Adaunt (v. t.) To daunt; to subdue; to mitigate.
Overwrestle :: Overwrestle (v. t.) To subdue by wrestling.
Unwild :: Unwild (v. t.) To tame; to subdue.
Captive :: Captive (n.) One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated..
Quell :: Quell (v. t.) To overpower; to subdue; to put down.
Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
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