subdue vs mortify

subdue and mortify both are verbs.

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

As verbs, subdue and mortify are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of subdue include crucify.

As verbs, mortify is a hyponym of subdue; that is, mortify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than subdue:

subdue (verb)	mortify (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	undergo necrosis
bring under control by force or authority	cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	hold within limits and control
get on top of; deal with successfully	practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation