subdue vs modify

subdue and modify both are verbs.

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

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

Other hypernyms of subdue include alter, change.

subdue (verb)	modify (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	make less severe or harsh or extreme
bring under control by force or authority	add a modifier to a constituent
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
get on top of; deal with successfully
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation