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subdue
verb as in keep under control; moderate
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Example Sentences
Eventually, deputies fired beanbag rounds in an effort to subdue Ordaz.
Historians say the colonial administrators put down any rebellions and often burnt Naga villages to subdue them, in the process erasing much of their important cultural markers such as paintings, engravings and artefacts.
The economy grew by just 0.1% over the period, and the Office for National Statistics said activity was subdued across most industries.
England subdued the atmosphere from the start, mixing calm possession with pace in attack, especially down the flanks, setting the tone for Carsley's finest night.
The show’s straightforward animation and subdued color palette are also important.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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