Both Uses of
subdue
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- A subdued slam above told that the door of the east gable had been shut with equal vehemence.†
Chpt 9 *
- She lifted her head and stepped lightly along, her eyes fixed on the sunset sky and an air of subdued exhilaration about her.†
Chpt 10
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