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subdue
/səbˈdu/ · 6 letters · 5 distinct letters
- verb
put down by force or intimidation
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
- verb
to put down by force or authority
suppress a nascent uprising
- verb
hold within limits and control
subdue one's appetites
- verb
get on top of; deal with successfully
He overcame his shyness
- verb
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler