Subdue | Mean of subdue in English Dictionary
/səbˈduː/
- Verb
- to get control of (a violent or dangerous person or group) by using force, punishment, etc.
- The troops were finally able to subdue the rebel forces after many days of fighting.
- He was injured while trying to subdue a violent drunk.
- to get control of (something, such as a strong emotion)
- She struggled to subdue her fears.