subdue

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de poner a alguien o algo bajo control, a menudo mediante la fuerza o la persuasión.

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.

   someter, dominar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   Reducir la intensidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   Antónimosamplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen