Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Subdues.
Subdues - as a verb
Put down by force or intimidation
Example: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep downquashreducerepresssubjugateBring under control by force or authority
Example: "Suppress a nascent uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conquerstamp downsuppressHypernyms (Closely Related)
checkcontaincontrolcurbholdhold inmoderateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold within limits and control
Example: "Subdue one's appetites"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crucifymortifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
checkcontaincontrolcurbholdhold inmoderateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get on top of; deal with successfully
Example: "He overcame his shyness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get overmasterovercomesurmountHypernyms (Closely Related)
beatbeat outcrushshelltrouncevanquishHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Example: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subordinateExample Sentences
"He subdues his opponent with a swift kick"
"She subdues her fear by taking deep breaths"
"The police officer subdues the criminal with pepper spray"
"The army subdues the rebellion with force"
"Her smile subdues all her worries"
Word Game Points
Is SUBDUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subdues is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBDUES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SUBDUES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subdues is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBDUES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SUBDUES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subdues is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBDUES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
