Reduce and Subdue

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Reduce verb - Put down by force or intimidation.

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Subdue is a synonym for reduce in defeat topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Reduce", when it comes to topics like conflict.

Nearby Words: reduced, reduction, reducing, reducible

Subdue verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.

Usage example: subdued the rebels and sent their leaders to the gallows

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Reduce is a synonym for subdue in defeat topic. You can use "Reduce" instead a verb "Subdue", if it concerns topics such as conflict, moderate.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

people	reduce people	subdue people
men	reduce men	subdue men
population	reduce population	subdue population
planet	reduce planet	subdue planet
Other words: target, anyone, opponent, enemy, enemies.

On the other hand, the presence of a Death Star can reduce garrison requirements or even immediately subdue uprisings on Imperial-held worlds.

Source: Video Game / Star Wars: Rebellion

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