Difference between Subdue and Suppress

What is the difference between Subdue and Suppress?

Subdue as a verb is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control. while Suppress as a verb is to hold in place, to keep low, to prevent publication.

Subdue

Part of speech: verb

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

Example sentence: The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

Suppress

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To hold in place, to keep low, to prevent publication.To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.

Example sentence: If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.

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

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