sub|due

sub|due
sub|due «suhb DOO, -DYOO», transitive verb, -dued, -du|ing.
1. to overcome by superior force; conquer: »

Our army subdued the enemy. The Spaniards subdued the Indian tribes in Mexico. He who…subdues mankind Must look down on the hate of those below (Byron).

SYNONYM(S): vanquish, subjugate, enslave.
2. to get the better of; prevail over: »

Swords conquer some, but Words subdue all men (Matthew Prior).

3. to gain control over; keep down; hold back; suppress: »

We subdued a desire to laugh.

4. to tone down; soften: »

Pulling down the window shades subdued the light in the room.

5. to reduce or allay: »

to subdue a fever or a boil.

6. to bring (land) under cultivation.
[ultimately < Latin subdūcere draw, lead away < sub- from under + dūcere lead; meaning influenced by Latin subdere subdue < sub- under + dare put]
sub|du´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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