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subdue
verb as in keep under control; moderate
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Example Sentences
“We’re not allowed to subdue or really do anything to move the bear home.”
The establishment is ever alert to the danger that progressive populism could majorly reduce income inequality and subdue corporate power.
The toll would have been worse if Rich hadn’t helped subdue the gunman.
“Be fruitful and multiply,” the command then came, “and replenish the Earth, and subdue it.”
A spotlight shines on two glistening bodies facing off on the wrestling mat, each scantily clad and grappling to subdue the other in a takedown.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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