SUBDUE

v. 1 put or beat down, quell, repress, suppress, quash, crush, control, master, overpower, gain mastery or control or the upper hand over, get the better of, dominate, triumph over, hold or keep in check, bridle, tame Having subdued the uprising, government forces are again in control 2 conquer, vanquish, defeat, overcome The Mongol horde subdued all the people in their path 3 quiet(en) or tone down, moderate, mellow, temper, soften, soft-pedal, check, curb, control His anger was subdued by her calm words