to conquer and bring into subjection

Rome subdued Gaul.

to overpower by superior force; overcome.

to bring under mental or emotional control, as by persuasion or intimidation; render submissive.

to repress (feelings, impulses, etc.).

to bring (land) under cultivation

to subdue the wilderness.

to reduce the intensity, force, or vividness of (sound, light, color, etc.); tone down; soften.

to allay (inflammation, infection, etc.).

verb

arouse , incite , release , rouse , start

verb

bear down , beat down , break , break in , check , conquer , control , crush , defeat , discipline , dominate , drop , extinguish , gentle , get the better of , get the upper hand , get under control , humble , mellow , overcome , overpower , overrun , put down , quash , quell , quench , quiet , quieten , reduce , repress , restrain , shut down , soften , squelch , subjugate , suppress , tame , temper , tone down , trample , triumph over , vanquish , beat , best , master , prevail against , rout , surmount , worst , mute , qualify , allay , calm , captivate , diminish , disarm , dismay , floor , lick , moderate , overwhelm , sober , soothe , subject , subordinate