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subdue
to bring under control
In more detail
1. (verb) to overcome or defeat someone or something, especially by force
2. (verb) to reduce the strength or intensity of something; to make something less strong or noticeable
Examples
- 1. The army worked to subdue the rebellion.
- 2. She spoke in a subdued voice to subdue her excitement.
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