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Deaden vs Subdue - What's the difference?

deaden | subdue | Synonyms |

As verbs the difference between deaden and subdue

is that deaden is to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

deaden

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
  • To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
  • To make soundproof.

    • 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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