subduing

Definitions

The act of overcoming, quieting, or bringing under control through force or persuasion.

The process of suppressing or toning down the intensity of something.

Examples

The police officer succeeded in subduing the suspect without causing any injuries.

She spent the afternoon subduing her unruly hair with a generous amount of styling gel.

Synonyms

conquering defeating overcoming suppressing vanquishing taming mastering

Antonyms

encouraging liberating releasing aiding inciting empowering surrendering