Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Subdue.
Subdue - as a verb
Put down by force or intimidation
Example: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep downquash17reduce9repress9subjugate19Bring under control by force or authority
Example: "Suppress a nascent uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conquer18stamp downsuppress12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
check16contain9control9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold within limits and control
Example: "Subdue one's appetites"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crucify17mortify15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
check16contain9control9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get on top of; deal with successfully
Example: "He overcame his shyness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get overmaster8overcome15surmount10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beat6beat outcrush10shell8trounce9vanquish23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Example: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subordinate14Example Sentences
"The police used pepper spray to subdue the protesters."
"He tried to subdue his fear of heights before climbing up."
"The army was able to subdue the rebellion and restore order."
"The wrestler used his strength to subdue his opponent."
"She used soothing words to subdue her crying baby."
Word Game Points
Is SUBDUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subdue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBDUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SUBDUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subdue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBDUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SUBDUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subdue is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBDUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
