subdue - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

correct by punishment or discipline

Synonyms

• chasten
• subdue
• tame

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

bring under control by force or authority

Synonyms

• conquer
• stamp down
• subdue
• suppress

More generic

• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold
• hold in
• moderate

More specific

• burke
• choke back
• choke down
• choke off
• hush
• hush up
• quell
• quench
• quieten
• shut up
• silence
• squelch
• still

Verb

make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

Synonyms

• subdue
• subordinate

More generic

• lour
• lower

Verb

get on top of; deal with successfully

Synonyms

• get over
• master
• overcome
• subdue
• surmount

More generic

• beat
• beat out
• crush
• shell
• trounce
• vanquish

More specific

• bulldog

Verb

hold within limits and control

Synonyms

• crucify
• mortify
• subdue

More generic

• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold
• hold in
• moderate

More specific

• mortify

Related

• abstain
• desist
• refrain

Verb

put down by force or intimidation

Synonyms

• keep down
• quash
• reduce
• repress
• subdue
• subjugate

More generic

• crush
• oppress
• suppress

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