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1 —1 use
verb as in: subdued the opposition
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
- Iris rich voice effortlessly filled the house, seemed to fix and subdue the mounting wave of excitement.Part 3 (18% in)
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- And the soft, subdued sops broke from him as he sat back while I stared at him, while I stared at the dress.Part 3 (87% in)
- When I was subdued finally, and exhausted then almost to the point of death, they bled me.Part 1 (6% in)
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