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subdue

/səb'du/

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verb
correct by punishment or discipline
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chasten tame

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change modify alter
verb
hold within limits and control
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"subdue one's appetites"

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crucify mortify

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hold in curb hold contain check control moderate
verb
get on top of; deal with successfully
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get over master overcome surmount

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shell beat out vanquish crush trounce beat
verb
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
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subordinate

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lower lour
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bring under control by force or authority
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conquer stamp down suppress

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contain check hold in hold curb moderate control
verb
put down by force or intimidation
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keep down quash reduce repress subjugate

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crush suppress oppress

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