3. To destroy the force of; to overcome; as, medicines subdue a fever.

4. To render submissive; to bring under command; to reduce to mildness

or obedience; to tame; as, to subdue a stubborn child; to subdue the

temper or passions.

5. To overcome, as by persuasion or other mild means; as, to subdue

opposition by argument or entreaties.

6. To reduce to tenderness; to melt; to soften; as, to subdue ferocity

by tears.