Synonyms of SUBDUES

verb

1. put down by force or intimidation

   • REPRESS9
   • QUASH17
   • SUBDUE9
   • SUBJUGATE19
   • REDUCE9

   Also: keep down.

2. to put down by force or authority

   • SUPPRESS12
   • INHIBIT12
   • SUBDUE9
   • CONQUER18
   • CURB8

   Also: stamp down.

3. hold within limits and control

   • MORTIFY15
   • SUBDUE9
   • CRUCIFY17

4. get on top of; deal with successfully

   • OVERCOME15
   • SUBDUE9
   • SURMOUNT10
   • MASTER8

   Also: get over.

5. make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

   • SUBORDINATE14
   • SUBDUE9

6. correct by punishment or discipline

   • TAME6
   • CHASTEN12
   • SUBDUE9