Subdue
31subdue — sub•due [[t]səbˈdu, ˈdyu[/t]] v. t. dued, du•ing 1) to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul[/ex] 2) to overpower by superior force; overcome 3) to bring under mental or emotional control, as by persuasion or intimidation 4) to… …
32subdue — Ho okūlou, ho opio. See conquer …
33subdue — v.tr. (subdues, subdued, subduing) 1 conquer, subjugate, or tame (an enemy, nature, one s emotions, etc.). 2 (as subdued adj.) softened; lacking in intensity; toned down (subdued light; in a subdued mood). Derivatives: subduable adj. subdual n.… …
34subdue the enemy — cause the enemy to surrender, control the enemy …
35Subdued — Subdue Sub*due , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subdued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subduing}.] [OE. soduen, OF. sosduire to seduce, L. subtus below (fr. sub under) + ducere to lead. See {Duke}, and cf. {Subduct}.] 1. To bring under; to conquer by force or the… …
36Subduing — Subdue Sub*due , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subdued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subduing}.] [OE. soduen, OF. sosduire to seduce, L. subtus below (fr. sub under) + ducere to lead. See {Duke}, and cf. {Subduct}.] 1. To bring under; to conquer by force or the… …
37subduement — subdueˈment noun • • • Main Entry: ↑subdue …
38bring under — Subdue, repress, restrain, conquer, get the better of …
39triumph over — Subdue, conquer, vanquish, overcome, subjugate, overpower, beat, master, get the better of, obtain victory, prevail over …
40weary out — Subdue by fatigue, exhaust completely …