Subdue

//səbˈdu//

Word Type

Verb

The word "subdue" can be used as a verb.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter beat beat out change check contain control crush curb hold hold in lour lower moderate modify oppress shell suppress trounce vanquish

Related Terms

control overcome quieten

Synonym Network

mortify overcome repress subordinate suppress tame underbring

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