Definition of subdue

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Subdue (v. t.) To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties..

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Natchez :: Natchez (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians who formerly lived near the site of the city of Natchez, Mississippi. In 1729 they were subdued by the French; the survivors joined the Creek Confederacy..
Obstinacy :: Obstinacy (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil..
Subdulcid :: Subduer (n.) One who, or that which, subdues; a conqueror..
Bend :: Bend (v. t.) To cause to yield; to render submissive; to subdue.
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush.
Subduement :: Subdued (a.) Not glaring in color; soft in tone.
Invincible :: Invincible (a.) Incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued; unconquerable; insuperable; as, an invincible army, or obstacle..
Overwrestle :: Overwrestle (v. t.) To subdue by wrestling.
Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman..
Quail :: Quail (v. t.) To cause to fail in spirit or power; to quell; to crush; to subdue.
Under :: Under (adv.) In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail..
Obstinate :: Obstinate (a.) Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions..
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..
Unwild :: Unwild (v. t.) To tame; to subdue.
Overmaster :: Overmaster (v. t.) To overpower; to subdue; to vanquish; to govern.
Overblow :: Overblow (v. i.) To blow over, or be subdued..
Hold :: Hold (n. i.) Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.
Dismay :: Dismay (v. i.) To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
Curb :: Curb (v. t.) To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will; to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check..
Subdue :: Subdue (v. t.) To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties..
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