to subdue the skyjackers."

The meaning of SUBDUE is to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish. How to use subdue in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Subdue. 1. to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul. 2. to overpower by superior force; overcome. 3. to bring under mental or emotional control, as by persuasion or intimidation. 4. to repress (feelings, impulses, etc.). 5. to bring (land) under cultivation. SUBDUE meaning: 1. to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing: 2. to…. Learn more. Definition of subdue verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. To subdue feelings means to make them less strong. He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears. [VERB noun]

sub due /səbˈdu, -ˈdyu/ v. [~ + object], -dued, -du ing. to overcome or overpower by force: Rome subdued Gaul. to hold back, keep in control, or repress (feelings, etc.): His soothing words subdued her fears. sub due (səb do̅o̅′, -dyo̅o̅′), v.t., -dued, -du ing. to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul. overcome. render submissive. SUBDUE definition: to conquer and bring into subjection. See examples of subdue used in a sentence.