To subdue is to overcome or control. When the police subdued the suspect, they were able to control him and bring him in peacefully.
The soldiers were able to subdue the suspect with little effort.
The teacher tried to subdue the students with her authority, but it didn't work.
verb
correct by punishment or discipline
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hold within limits and control
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get on top of; deal with successfully
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make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
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verb
bring under control by force or authority
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put down by force or intimidation
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The ballyhoo was subdued.
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But, the color on the rest is subdued.
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He was subdued by the interloper.
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The objective is to subdue the bull.
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She is subdued and quiet today.
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The riot was subdued after a day.
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They kidnap the kings and subdue the dragons.
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At least the colors in the photo look subdued.
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Secondly he must subdue the armies.
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He subdues Bedlam and damages the engine.