subdue

[suhb-doo, -dyoo] / səbˈdu, -ˈdyu /

VERB

keep under control; moderate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer crush extinguish humble overcome overpower quell repress restrain suppress tame temper

STRONG

break check control defeat discipline dominate drop gentle mellow overrun quash quench quiet quieten reduce soften squelch subjugate trample vanquish

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

aggravate agitate build up encourage let go lose praise release surrender yield

STRONG

aid allow assist give up help liberate permit start strengthen

WEAK

arouse incite rouse

Example Sentences

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Oil markets have been relatively subdued considering the escalating conflict, in part because global consumers are well sated.

From The Wall Street Journal

After taking a train home to her native Hebei province, Beijing resident Hua Lei told AFP she would observe a subdued festive season.

From Barron's

After a subdued day of market action on Monday as investors digested the rising conflict in the Middle East, Tuesday brought a different tone.

From Barron's

The 40-year-old said she had made a trip to the mall on Monday, saying while the atmosphere was "a bit subdued" it was busy.

From BBC

BYD has faced subdued sales over the past few months with its deliveries falling 41% on year to 190,190 units in February.

From The Wall Street Journal

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