4. 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.
5. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue opposition by argument or entreaties.
6. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity by tears.
7. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds.
8. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors.
Syn.
— To conquer; overpower; overcome; surmount; vanquish. See Conquer.
SUBDUED
Sub*dued", a.
1. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
2. Not glaring in color; soft in tone.
SUBDUEMENT
Sub*due"ment, n.