Subdue and Squash

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Subdue

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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Squash and subdue are semantically related In some cases you can use "Squash" instead a verb "Subdue".
Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Squash

Squash verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.
Usage example: squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure
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Subdue and squash are semantically related in humiliate topic. Sometimes you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Squash".
Nearby Words: squashed, squashy, squashing

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hero subdue hero squash hero
people subdue people squash people
men subdue men squash men
way subdue way squash way
Other words: monster, dog, planet, target, everyone, opponents, guys, heroes.
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