Subdue vs. Subduer

Subdueverb

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Subdueverb

To bring (a country) under control by force.

Subdueverb

To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion; to vanquish.

Subdueverb

To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush.

Subdueverb

To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever.

Subdueverb

To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn child; to subdue the temper or passions.

Subdueverb

To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.

Subdueverb

To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears.

Subdueverb

To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds.

Subdueverb

To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.

Subdueverb

put down by force or intimidation;

Subdueverb

to put down by force or authority;

Subdueverb

hold within limits and control;

Subdueverb

get on top of; deal with successfully;

Subdueverb

make subordinate, dependent, or subservient;

Subdueverb

correct by punishment or discipline

Subduernoun

One who, or that which, subdues.

Subduernoun

One who, or that which, subdues; a conqueror.

Subduernoun

someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion