subdue

Subdue is a related term of smother.

As verbs the difference between subdue and smother

is that subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control while smother is to suffocate; stifle; obstruct, more or less completely, the respiration of.

As a noun smother is

that which smothers or appears to smother, particularly .

Punish is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between punish and subdue

is that punish is to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Operate is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between operate and subdue

is that operate is (transitive|or|intransitive) to perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Hinder is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between hinder and subdue

is that hinder is to make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

As an adjective hinder

is of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

As a noun hinder

is (slang|euphemistic) the buttocks.

Chastise is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between chastise and subdue

is that chastise is to punish or scold someone while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Subdue is a related term of assume.

As verbs the difference between subdue and assume

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

Subdue is a related term of silence.

As verbs the difference between subdue and silence

is that subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control while silence is to make (someone or something) silent.

As a noun silence is

the lack of any sound.

As an interjection silence is

a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

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.

As verbs the difference between marginalise and subdue

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

As verbs the difference between despise and subdue

is that despise is to regard with contempt or scorn while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.