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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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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.
His desire to realize Henry VIII's plan to subdue French influence in Scotland and achieve the union of the Crowns became an obsession.
Breathing deeply, I tried to subdue the gnawing feeling deep in my stomach.
In trying to subdue Afghanistan, the Soviets may well be playing a game of Russian roulette.
Similar technologies are being applied within the military to subdue belligerents.
Fortunately for me, I know some tae kwon do and was able to subdue him, although I did get a cut on my hand.

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