Meaning of subdue
Definition of subdue
(verb)
put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"
bring under control by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"
get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"