Subdue

sub-dū′, v.t. to conquer: to bring under dominion: to render submi ive: to tame: to soften.— adj. Subdū′able .— n. Subdū′al , the act of subduing.— adj. Subdued′ , toned down.— ns. Subdued′ne ; Subdue′ment ( Shak. ), conquests; Subdū′er . [O. Fr. souduire —L. sub , under, ducĕre , to lead.]