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- The mechanic and the two work-girls examined him point by point before resuming their conversation in a subdued voice.
- Mr. Kearney looked straight before him, stroking his beard, while Mrs. Kearney spoke into Kathleen’s ear with subdued emphasis.
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as in: subdue opposition Define
to control or put down by force or intimidation
as in: subdued colors
Define
to reduce the intensity of something -- such as colors, light, conversation, or mood
or in the form subdued: describing something of low intensity
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