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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Repress :: Repress (v. t.) To press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to supress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to repress the first risings of discontent..
Vanquish :: Vanquish (v. t.) To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy..
Obstinacy :: Obstinacy (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil..
Subdued :: Subdued (a.) Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
Cure :: Cure (v. t.) To subdue or remove by remedial means; to remedy; to remove; to heal; -- said of a malady.
Overwrestle :: Overwrestle (v. t.) To subdue by wrestling.
Conquer :: Conquer (v. t.) To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish.
Unmasterable :: Unmasterable (a.) Incapable of being mastered or subdued.
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..
Tame :: Tame (superl.) Crushed; subdued; depressed; spiritless.
Undaunted :: Undaunted (a.) Not daunted; not subdued or depressed by fear.
Overworn :: Overworn (v. t.) Worn out or subdued by toil; worn out so as to be trite.
Convince :: Convince (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.
Overquell :: Overquell (v. t.) To quell or subdue completely.
Broken :: Broken (v. t.) Subdued; humbled; contrite.
Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic..
Captivate :: Captivate (v. t.) To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
Overpower :: Overpower (v. t.) To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.
Dismay :: Dismay (v. i.) To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
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