verb
to bring under control or overcome by force; conquer
adjective
having a subdued or restrained quality
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The police were able to subdue the suspect without causing any harm.
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The security guard had to subdue the rowdy customer in the store.
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I saw a video of a guy trying to subdue a wild animal in the park.
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She had to subdue her emotions in order to make a rational decision.