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subdue

To subdue is to gain control over someone or something or to calm or quiet someone or something. (verb)

An example of subdue is when you manage to calm angry protestors and gain control over the situation.

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See subdue in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See subdue in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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