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Definition subdue in British English

subdue verb

[transitive] verb
/səbˈdjuː/
1

to hold someone and make them stop behaving in an uncontrolled or violent way

Example

It took three police officers to subdue him.

Synonyms and related words
soothe comfort reassure
2

to defeat a place or a group of people, and to take control of them

Example

By 47 ad, the Romans had finally subdued the rebels.

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
3

to control an emotion that you feel

Example

She subdued the urge to run after him.

Synonyms and related words
manage suppress deal with
Definition subdue in British English