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Quieten vs Subdue - What's the difference?

quieten | subdue |

As verbs the difference between quieten and subdue

is that quieten is to make quiet while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

quieten

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To make quiet.
  • To become quiet.

    • Usage notes

    The use of "quieten" is not very common; the use of "quiet" as a verb is more often found.

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    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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