subdue vs alter

subdue and alter both are verbs.

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

As verbs, alter is a hypernym of subdue; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than subdue:

Other hypernyms of subdue include change, modify.

subdue (verb)	alter (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	remove the ovaries of
bring under control by force or authority	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
get on top of; deal with successfully	insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
hold within limits and control	make an alteration to
put down by force or intimidation