conquer vs subdue

conquer and subdue both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
conquer	No	No	Yes	No
subdue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, conquer and subdue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of conquer include stamp down, suppress.

conquer (verb)	subdue (verb)
bring under control by force or authority	correct by punishment or discipline
overcome by conquest	bring under control by force or authority
take possession of by force, as after an invasion	make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
	get on top of; deal with successfully
	hold within limits and control
	put down by force or intimidation