subdue (verb)
61quash — verb 1) the judge may quash the sentence Syn: cancel, reverse, rescind, repeal, revoke, retract, countermand, withdraw, overturn, overrule, veto, annul, nullify, invalidate, negate, void; Law vacate; formal abrogate …
62quell — verb 1) troops quelled the unrest Syn: put an end to, put a stop to, end, crush, put down, check, crack down on, curb, nip in the bud, squash, quash, subdue, suppress, overcome; informal squelch 2) he quelled his misgivings …
63repress — verb 1) the rebellion was repressed Syn: suppress, quell, quash, subdue, put down, crush, extinguish, stamp out, defeat, conquer, rout, overwhelm, contain 2) the peasants were repressed Syn …
64restrain — verb 1) Charles restrained his anger Syn: control, keep under control, check, hold/keep in check, curb, suppress, repress, contain, dampen, subdue, smother, choke back, stifle, bottle up, rein back/in; informal keep the lid on 2) …
65soothe — verb 1) Rachel tried to soothe him Syn: calm (down), pacify, comfort, hush, quiet, subdue, settle (down), lull, tranquilize; appease, conciliate, mollify Ant: agitate 2) …
66subjugate — verb the Normans had subjugated most of Ireland s Gaelic population Syn: conquer, vanquish, defeat, crush, quash, bring someone to their knees, enslave, subdue, suppress Ant: liberate …
67suppress — verb 1) they could suppress the rebellion Syn: subdue, repress, crush, quell, quash, squash, stamp out; defeat, conquer, overpower, put down, crack down on; end, stop, terminate, halt Ant …
68vanquish — verb I promise you, we shall vanquish our enemy and reclaim what is rightfully ours Syn: conquer, defeat, beat, trounce, rout, triumph over, be victorious over, get the better of, worst, upset; overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, subdue,… …
69conquer — verb 1) the Franks conquered the Visigoths Syn: defeat, beat, vanquish, triumph over, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, subdue, subjugate 2) Peru was conquered by Spain Syn: seize …
70fortify — verb 1) measures to fortify the building Syn: strengthen, secure, barricade, protect 2) I ll have a drink to fortify me Syn: invigorate, strengthen, energize, enliven, animate, vitalize; informal pep …
