subdue vs repress

subdue and repress both are verbs.

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

As verbs, subdue and repress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of subdue include keep down, quash, reduce, subjugate.

subdue (verb)	repress (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	block the action of
bring under control by force or authority	put out of one's consciousness
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	suppress in order to conceal or hide
get on top of; deal with successfully	put down by force or intimidation
hold within limits and control	impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
put down by force or intimidation