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Bewitch vs Subdue - What's the difference?

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Bewitch is a related term of subdue.


As verbs the difference between bewitch and subdue

is that bewitch is to cast a spell on someone or something while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

bewitch

English

Verb

(es)
  • to cast a spell on someone or something
  • to astonish, amaze

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    Derived terms

    {{der3, bewitchedness , bewitcher , bewitchery , bewitchful , bewitching , bewitchingness , bewitchment}}

    subdue

    English

    Verb

    (subdu)
  • To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
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  • To bring (a country) under control by force.

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