Restrain and Subdue

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Subdue is a synonym for restrain in hold back topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Restrain", when it comes to topics like control, soften, put down.

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

Restrain is a synonym for subdue in soften topic. You can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Subdue", if it concerns topics such as moderate, put down, curb.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing