Both Uses of
subdue
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Francis looked at me carefully, concluded that I had been sufficiently subdued, and crooned softly, "Nigger-lover…"
p. 112..0subdued = controlled
- Subdued, I fixed my attention upon Reverend Sykes, who seemed to be waiting for me to settle down.
p. 160..9 *subdued = under control
Definition:
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(subdue as a verb as in: subdued the opposition) to control, prevent, or make less intense -- sometimes through forceThe exact meaning of subdue depends upon its context. For example:
- "subdued a nation" -- defeated militarily and brought under control
- "subdued the fever" -- made it less intense or defeated it
- "subdued her enthusiasm" -- made it less intense
- "subdued her fears" -- made them less intense or overcame them
- "subdued my emotions" -- kept them under control
- "subdued the crowd" -- quieted or controlled it