Difference between Subdue and Mortify

What is the difference between Subdue and Mortify?

Subdue as a verb is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control. while Mortify as a verb is to embarrass

Subdue

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To overcome, quieten, or bring under control. To bring (a country) under control by force.

Example sentence: The loneliness you get by the sea is personal and alive. It doesn't subdue you and make you feel abject. It's stimulating loneliness.

Mortify

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to embarrassto discipline oneself by suppressing desires(of part of the body) to die

We hope you now know whether to use Subdue or Mortify in your sentence.

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