subdue

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по взятию кого-либо или чего-либо под контроль, часто силой или убеждением.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing someone or something under control, often by force or persuasion.

1. Overcome or bring under controlB2formal

   To bring someone or something under control, often by force or persuasion.

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   • The police subdued the suspect without using force.
   • She managed to subdue her anger during the argument.
   • The army was sent to subdue the rebellion.

   Synonymsconquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   Antonymsfreeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   Приглушить

   • He subdued the lights in the room for a more relaxing atmosphere.
   • The medication helped subdue the pain.
   • She subdued her voice to avoid waking the baby.

   Synonymsdampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   Antonymsamplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen