subdue

(verb) put down by force or intimidation. Synonyms: repress, quash, keep down, subjugate, reduce. Examples: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising." "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently." "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land."

(verb) to put down by force or authority. Synonyms: suppress, stamp down, inhibit, conquer, curb. Examples: "Suppress a nascent uprising." "Stamp down on littering." "Conquer one's desires."

(verb) hold within limits and control. Synonyms: mortify, crucify. Examples: "Subdue one's appetites." "Mortify the flesh."

(verb) get on top of; deal with successfully. Synonyms: overcome, get over, surmount, master. Examples: "He overcame his shyness."

(verb) make subordinate, dependent, or subservient. Synonyms: subordinate. Examples: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler."

(verb) correct by punishment or discipline. Synonyms: tame, chasten.