Definitions

1. verb

to make (someone or something) obey or submit, or to bring under control

“The general’s army was able to subdue the rebellion after a long battle.”

2. noun

the act of making (someone or something) obey or submit, or of bringing under control

“The subdue of the city was a major accomplishment for the fire department.”

3. transitive verb

to make (something unpleasant or unwelcome) less intense or severe

“The medicine was designed to subdue the pain and help the patient recover.”

4. intransitive verb

to become less intense or severe

“The storm was subduing as it moved away from the coast.”