subdue
/səbˈduː/
verb
- To overcome, quieten, or bring under control, especially by force or effort.
- It took several firefighters to subdue the blaze.
- She managed to subdue her fear and speak calmly.
- The police used non-lethal methods to subdue the suspect.
- To make something less intense or bright; to tone down.
- Soft music helped subdue the noisy atmosphere in the room.
- He lowered the blinds to subdue the harsh sunlight.
- The painter used a gray wash to subdue the bright colors.