Clues for the word "SUBDUE"

We've had 23 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 41 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Mini crossword on November 05, 2025.

Definition of subdue

v. t. - To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion; to vanquish.
v. t. - To overpower so as to disable from further resistance; to crush.
v. t. - To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever.
v. t. - To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to mildness or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn child; to subdue the temper or passions.
v. t. - To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.
v. t. - To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears.
v. t. - To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds.
v. t. - To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.