subdue vs curb

subdue is not a noun while curb is a noun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

subdue (noun)	curb (noun)
	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
	an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
	a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

subdue (verb)	curb (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	place restrictions on
bring under control by force or authority	keep to the curb
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
get on top of; deal with successfully
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation