| verb | put down by force or intimidation “The government quashes any attempt of an uprising” |
| verb | to put down by force or authority “suppress a nascent uprising” |
| verb | hold within limits and control “subdue one's appetites” |
| verb | get on top of; deal with successfully “He overcame his shyness” |
| verb | make subordinate, dependent, or subservient “Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler” |
| verb | correct by punishment or discipline |
| adjective | in a softened tone “hushed voices” |
| adjective | restrained in style or quality “a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence” |
| adjective | quieted and brought under control “children were subdued and silent” |
| adjective | not brilliant or glaring “the moon cast soft shadows” |
| adjective | lacking in light; not bright or harsh “a dim light beside the bed” |
| repressive | adjective | restrictive of action |
| repression | noun | a state of forcible subjugation |
| subduer | noun | someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion |
| suppressive | adjective | tending to suppress |
| suppression | noun | forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority |
| suppresser | noun | an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents |
| suppressor | noun | someone who suppresses |
| inhibition | noun | the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) |
| conqueror | noun | someone who is victorious by force of arms |
| conquering | noun | the act of conquering |
| mortification | noun | (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) |
| subordinate | noun | an assistant subject to the authority or control of another |
| subordination | noun | the act of mastering or subordinating someone |
| subduedness | noun | the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity |
| softness | noun | a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare |
| dimness | noun | the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity |