Effect
Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Usage example: classroom discussions designed to effect a change in racial attitudes
Subdue
Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Stun Guns: A taser is used to great and hilarious effect by Jon/Doc Brown to subdue Marty Jr.
Source: Podcast / Film Reroll
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