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reduce vs subdue

subdue vs reduce

reduce and subdue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reduce No No Yes No
subdue No No Yes No
As verbs, reduce and subdue are synonyms defined as:
  • reduce and subdue: put down by force or intimidation
Other synonyms of reduce include keep down, quash, repress, subjugate.
reduce (verb) subdue (verb)
take off weight correct by punishment or discipline
cut down on; make a reduction in bring under control by force or authority
narrow or limit make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
cook until very little liquid is left get on top of; deal with successfully
to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons hold within limits and control
make smaller put down by force or intimidation
reduce in size; reduce physically
make less complex
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
be cooked until very little liquid is left
be the essential element
destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it
undergo meiosis
reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site
lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
lessen and make more modest
simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another
bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
put down by force or intimidation
Difference between reduce and subdue

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