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Subdue vs Weaken - What's the difference?

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Subdue is a related term of weaken.


As verbs the difference between subdue and weaken

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

subdue

English

Verb

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

    • Synonyms

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    weaken

    English

    Verb

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