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What does subdue mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word subdue? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
  2. To bring (a country) under control by force.
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The spray is used to subdue violent offenders and, while painful, does not leave any permanent damage.
Operating on 6 volts, this light provides 60 lumens of brightness to identify and target, and can subdue suspects without having to fire a shot.
Fortunately for me, I know some tae kwon do and was able to subdue him, although I did get a cut on my hand.
Wilson tried to toss his coat over the dog to subdue it, but the dog savaged his hand and wrist until J.M. shot it.
Breathing deeply, I tried to subdue the gnawing feeling deep in my stomach.
Alan was going to subdue him and tie Paul up with the rope he had taken off Kirby.

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