subdue Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- overwhelm
- dispatch
- prevail-over-
- get-around
- win-against-
- overbear
- trim
- get-the-better-of
- succeed
- triumph-over-
- best
- surmount
- overmatch
- stop
- lick
- upend
Weak:
- smoke
- edge-out-
- snow-under
- exceed
- unseat
- outdistance
- do-down
- cap
- skunk
- skin
- shellac
- blow-away
- overpower
- blow-out
- finish
- outdo
- trounce
- sweep
- crush
- wax
- annihilate
- knock-over
- whip
- vanquish
- flourish
- score
- thrash
- cream
- wallop
- rout
- clobber
- bury
- top
- excel
- surpass
- outfight
- knock-for-a-loop
- eclipse
- upset
- bomb
- nose-out
- break
- transcend
- drub
- outstrip
- slaughter
- flatten
- better
- subjugate
- overthrow
- outshine
- pip
subdue Meaning
subdue (v)
put down by force or intimidation
bring under control by force or authority
hold within limits and control
get on top of; deal with successfully
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
correct by punishment or discipline
subdue Sentence Examples
- The mighty warrior subdued his opponent with ease, forcing him to yield.
- The teacher subdued the unruly classroom with a firm voice and strict rules.
- The calming potion subdued the patient's frantic mind, bringing them peace.
- The powerful earthquake subdued the city, leveling buildings and creating chaos.
- The antibiotic subdued the infection, halting its relentless spread.
- The brave firefighter subdued the raging flames, preventing further damage.
- The skilled negotiator subdued the hostage taker, securing the release of the captives.
- The tranquil music subdued the anxious crowd, creating a sense of calm.
- The hypnotic gaze of the snake subdued its prey, rendering it helpless.
- The stern look of the parent subdued the rebellious child, reminding them of authority.
FAQs About the word subdue
put down by force or intimidation, bring under control by force or authority, hold within limits and control, get on top of; deal with successfully, make subord
take,overcome, beat, conquer, worst, get, defeat, master, overwhelm, dispatch
fall,lose (to), fall, lose (to), give up, give up, collapse, fail, fail, collapse
The mighty warrior subdued his opponent with ease, forcing him to yield.
The teacher subdued the unruly classroom with a firm voice and strict rules.
The calming potion subdued the patient's frantic mind, bringing them peace.
The powerful earthquake subdued the city, leveling buildings and creating chaos.
