subdue vs surmount

subdue and surmount both are verbs.

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

As verbs, subdue and surmount are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of subdue include get over, master, overcome.

subdue (verb)	surmount (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	get on top of; deal with successfully
bring under control by force or authority	be or do something to a greater degree
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	reach the highest point of
get on top of; deal with successfully	be on top of
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation