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What does subdue mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word subdue? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
  2. To bring (a country) under control by force.
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The Shans occupied Phrae and attacked Lampang and it took Thai troops some six weeks to finally subdue the rebels.
Alan was going to subdue him and tie Paul up with the rope he had taken off Kirby.
Operating on 6 volts, this light provides 60 lumens of brightness to identify and target, and can subdue suspects without having to fire a shot.
Occupying powers always resort to such methods to subdue resistance to their rule.
In trying to subdue Afghanistan, the Soviets may well be playing a game of Russian roulette.
His desire to realize Henry VIII's plan to subdue French influence in Scotland and achieve the union of the Crowns became an obsession.

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