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Synonyms
sub·due (səb-dōṓ, -dyōṓ)

[Middle English subduen, alteration (influenced by Latin subdere, to subject), of Old French suduire, to seduce, from Latin subdūcere, to withdraw (probably influenced by Latin sēdūcere, to seduce), sub-, away; see sub–, + dūcere, to lead.]

transitive verb: -dued, -du·ing, -dues. 

  1. To conquer and subjugate; vanquish. See synonyms at defeat
  2. To quiet or bring under control by physical force or persuasion; make tractable.
  3. To make less intense or prominent; tone down: subdued my excitement about the upcoming holiday.
  4. To bring (land) under cultivation: Farmers subdued the arid lands of Australia.

derivatives

sub·dúa·ble
adjective
sub·dúer
noun