7. To make mellow; to break, as land; also, to destroy, as weeds.

8. To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as,

to subdue the brilliancy of colors.

Syn. -- To conquer; overpower; overcome; surmount; vanquish. See

Conquer.

Sub*dued" (?), a. 1. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.