subdure

/sʌbˈdʊər/

Definitions

1. verb

to restrain or repress (a feeling or emotion)

“She found it hard to subdure her anger towards him.”

2. verb

to reduce or minimize (something)

“The new policy aimed to subdure the company’s expenses.”

3. verb

to soften or mitigate (a harsh effect)

“The doctor tried to subdure the pain with medication.”

Synonyms

  • minimize
  • mitigate
  • repress
  • restrain

Antonyms

  • exacerbate
  • intensify