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Not excessively showy or lively
“At this end of the island, sunset watching was a more quiet, subdued affair.”
Not glaring or vibrant
“I sat in a chair in a room with subdued light, closed my eyes, and focused.”
Low in volume
“The conversation around them resumed, but in subdued tones.”
Characterized by relative sadness or gloom
“Everyone was feeling rather subdued because of Salvatore's deterioration.”
Made submissive, especially through coercion or force
“St George then accompanies the princess as she leads the subdued beast towards the city.”
Having been subjected to oppression
Prevented from fully growing or developing
Showing little enthusiasm
Lacking energy, drive, motivation or enthusiasm
Having a plain and unadorned appearance
Mentally or emotionally demoralized
Serious or solemn in manner or appearance
Gentle or pacific in nature or demeanor
Having been thwarted or defeated, such as in a contest
Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, amorous relations
Lacking energy or productivity
To have achieved victory over
“This motivated them all the more to attain power in order to subdue their opponents by violent measures.”
Past tense for to overcome or bring under control
“With great effort, the man managed to subdue his urge to laugh.”
Past tense for to soothe or pacify
“He had to subdue his rage, allow his fear to subside, and suppress his disgust with his conscious will.”
Past tense for to reduce the intensity or severity of
Past tense for to calm or lull one who is distraught, emotional or excited
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Past tense for to take away the self-esteem or conceit from
Past tense for to intimidate, subdue, or control by awe
Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
Past tense for to tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or on a farm
Past tense for to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of
Past tense for to neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite and equal force
Past tense for to weaken an armed opposition, such as a military or army
Past tense for to cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience
Past tense for to submit or surrender to the will or demands of others
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