Subdue

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Verb

repress quash keep down subdue subjugate reduce

Definition: put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"

suppress stamp down subdue conquer

Definition: bring under control by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"

mortify subdue crucify

Definition: hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"

overcome get over subdue surmount master

Definition: get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"

subordinate subdue

Definition: make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"

tame chasten subdue

Definition: correct by punishment or discipline

Definition: To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.