Both Uses of
subdue
in
Crime and Punishment
- Exactly twenty minutes after Razumihin's departure, there came two subdued but hurried knocks at the door: he had come back.†
Chpt 3.1
- He held out his hand and shook hands, still apparently making desperate efforts to subdue his mirth and utter a few words to introduce himself.†
Chpt 3.5 *
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