Meaning & Definition of word "Subdue"

Subdue

/səbˈdjuː/

1. to bring under control or domination.
- Example: The police were able to subdue the violent suspect without causing injury.
2. to overpower or overcome.
- Example: She tried to subdue her anger and remain calm during the argument.
3. to reduce the intensity or degree of something.
- Example: The gardener used a special technique to subdue the growth of the invasive weeds in the garden.
4. to make less intense or active.
- Example: He managed to subdue his excitement as he waited for the announcement.

Middle English, from Old French 'subduire', from Latin 'subducere' meaning 'to lead away, withdraw'.

subdue a rebellion:

To suppress or put down a revolt or uprising.

subdue one's feelings:

To control or manage emotions.

subdue the noise:

To lessen or quiet loud sounds.

subjugate:

To bring under domination or control.

repress:

To subdue by force or intimidation.

restrain:

To hold back or control from action.

Meaning: To beat down someone's enthusiasm.

Example Sentence: Don't let the critics subdue your excitement for the project.

Meaning: To chill or calm someone down.

Example Sentence: I had to subdue my friend after he got too hyped up.