subdue vs contain

subdue and contain both are verbs.

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

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

subdue: bring under control by force or authority
contain: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of subdue include check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.

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

subdue: hold within limits and control
contain: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of subdue include check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.

subdue (verb)	contain (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
bring under control by force or authority	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	include or contain; have as a component
get on top of; deal with successfully	be divisible by
hold within limits and control	contain or hold; have within
put down by force or intimidation	be capable of holding or containing