Subdue

verb

səb'du

Verb

hold within limits and control
“subdue one's appetites”
Similar:CrucifyMortify
Type of:CurbHoldContain
correct by punishment or discipline
Similar:Chasten Tame
Type of:ChangeModifyAlter
get on top of; deal with successfully
Similar:Master OvercomeSurmount
Type of:ShellVanquishCrush
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Similar:Subordinate
Type of:LowerLour
bring under control by force or authority
Similar:Conquer Suppress
Type of:ContainCheckHold
put down by force or intimidation
Similar:Quash Reduce Repress Subjugate
Type of:CrushSuppressOppress