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Definition
to control, prevent, or make less intense — sometimes through force
The 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
- The first and second cause will not serve my turn; the passado he respects not, the duello he regards not; his disgrace is to be called boy, but his glory is to subdue men.1.2 — Act 1 Scene 2 — The park (97% in)
- Only for praise; and praise we may afford To any lady that subdues a lord.4.1 — Act 4 Scene 1 — The King of Navarre's park (26% in)
There are no more uses of "subdue" in Love's Labour's Lost.
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