1. to bring under control or overcome by force
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘subdue’
2. to make less intense or prominent
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘subdue’

Examples

• The police officer subdues the suspect with minimal force.
• She subdues her anger before speaking to her children.
• The medication subdues the patient’s symptoms effectively.
• He subdues the bright colors in his painting with darker tones.
• The teacher subdues the noisy classroom with a stern look.
• The dim lighting subdues the harsh atmosphere of the room.