subdue vs hold in

subdue and hold in both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
subdue	No	No	Yes	No
hold in	No	No	Yes	No

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

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

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

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

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

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

subdue (verb)	hold in (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	hold back; keep from being perceived by others
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	close in
get on top of; deal with successfully
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation