To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of
superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under
dominion; to vanquish.

To overpower so as to disable from further resistance;
to crush.

To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines
subdue a fever.

To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as,
to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.

To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to
subdue ferocity by tears.

To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as
weeds.

To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to
soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.