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Synonyms for subdue
verb keep under control; moderate- conquer
- crush
- extinguish
- humble
- overcome
- overpower
- quell
- repress
- restrain
- suppress
- tame
- temper
- break
- check
- control
- defeat
- discipline
- dominate
- drop
- gentle
- mellow
- overrun
- quash
- quench
- quiet
- quieten
- reduce
- soften
- squelch
- subjugate
- trample
- vanquish
- bear down
- beat down
- break in
- get the better of
- get the upper hand
- get under control
- put down
- shut down
- tone down
- triumph over
Antonyms for subdue
- aggravate
- agitate
- build up
- encourage
- let go
- lose
- praise
- release
- surrender
- yield
- aid
- allow
- assist
- give up
- help
- liberate
- permit
- start
- strengthen
- arouse
- incite
- rouse
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
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Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.