subdue
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/səbˈduː/
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/səbˈdjuː/
to use force to control someone or something
The police had to use force to subdue the crowd.
警察必须使用武力来制服人群。
to calm down your feelings
She had to subdue her fear of flying before the trip.
她必须在旅行前克服她的飞行恐惧。