suppress vs subdue

suppress and subdue both are verbs.

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

As verbs, suppress and subdue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of suppress include conquer, stamp down.

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

Other hyponyms of suppress include keep down, quash, reduce, repress, subjugate.

suppress (verb)	subdue (verb)
bring under control by force or authority	correct by punishment or discipline
lessen to the point of stopping	bring under control by force or authority
put out of one's consciousness	make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior	get on top of; deal with successfully
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority	hold within limits and control
	put down by force or intimidation