Lower and Subdue

Lower

Lower verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.

Subdue and lower are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Lower".

Nearby Words: lowered, lowering, lowermost, lowercase

Subdue

Subdue verb - Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient.

Lower and subdue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lower" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Common collocations

hero lower hero subdue hero
man lower man subdue man
guard lower guard subdue guard
weapon lower weapon subdue weapon
Other words: target.
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