subdue

As verbs the difference between govern and subdue

is that govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Appease is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between appease and subdue

is that appease is to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred) while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Manage is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between manage and subdue

is that manage is to direct or be in charge of while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

As a noun manage

is the act of managing or controlling something.

Subdue is a related term of bridle.

As verbs the difference between subdue and bridle

is that subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control while bridle is to put a bridle on.

As a noun bridle is

the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

Subdue is a related term of compose.

As verbs the difference between subdue and compose

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

As a noun compose is

compound.

As verbs the difference between subdue and dope

is that subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control while dope is to affect with drugs.

As a noun dope is

any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.

As an adjective dope is

great, amazing or extraordinary.

Check is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between check and subdue

is that check is to inspect; to examine while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Subdue is a related term of mute.

As verbs the difference between subdue and mute

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

As an adjective mute is

mutated.

Subdue is a related term of muffle.

As verbs the difference between subdue and muffle

is that subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control while muffle is to wrap (a person, face etc) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up .

As a noun muffle is

anything that mutes or deadens sound.

Hush is a related term of subdue.

As verbs the difference between hush and subdue

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

As a noun hush

is a silence, especially after some noise.