definition of
subdue

[1] #1 subdue v. [repress, quash, keep down, subjugate, reduce] put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land". wn

[2] #2 subdue v. [suppress, stamp down, inhibit, conquer, curb] to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires". wn

[3] #3 subdue v. [mortify, crucify] hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh". wn

[4] #4 subdue v. [overcome, get over, surmount, master] get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness". wn

[5] #5 subdue v. [subordinate] make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler". wn