Definitions for subdue

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subdue sub·due

Spelling: [suh b-doo, -dyoo]

IPA: /səbˈdu, -ˈdyu/

Subdue is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in subdue (bdesuu).

Definitions for subdue

verb (used with object)

1. to conquer and bring into subjection:
2. to overpower by superior force; overcome.
3. to bring under mental or emotional control, as by persuasion or intimidation; render submissive.
4. to repress (feelings, impulses, etc.).
5. to bring (land) under cultivation:
6. to reduce the intensity, force, or vividness of (sound, light, color, etc.); tone down; soften.
7. to allay (inflammation, infection, etc.).

Origin of subdue

1350-1400; Middle English so(b)duen, so(b)dewen Anglo-French *soduer to overcome, Old French soduire to deceive, seduce Latin subdūcere to withdraw (see subduct);

Examples for subdue

She looked at him with a nervous repugnance to his appearance, which she tried to subdue.

Yet it is these very anarchic groups that the Second Amendment was incorporated to subdue.

He was as utterly unable to prevent or subdue this fear, as he was to prevent his breathing.

A brief struggle ensues as several officers attempt to subdue a squirming Grant, his hands behind his back.

In vain the Woman Perfect struggled to subdue her mirth to penitence.

It took a blow to the head from Clark and the assistance of three deputies to subdue her.

The younger brother would try everything in his power from a distance to subdue the roaring flames of passion.

At least one Metropolitan Police officer was injured during the struggle to subdue the man.

Every attempt to subdue or extirpate them, has proved abortive.

Oh, strong, strong are the ties of flesh, and hard it is to subdue the spirit!