Subdue vs. Subside

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 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

Subsideverb

(intransitive) To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.

Subsideverb

(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.

Subsideverb

(intransitive) To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.

Subsideverb

To cease talking.

Subsideverb

To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.

Subsideverb

To tend downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.

Subsideverb

To fall into a state of quiet; to cease to rage; to be calmed; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate; as, the sea subsides; the tumults of war will subside; the fever has subsided.

Subsideverb

wear off or die down;

Subsideverb

sink to a lower level or form a depression;

Subsideverb

sink down or precipitate;

Subsideverb

descend into or as if into some soft substance or place;