Definition of Subdued

held down; overpowered

Examples of Subdued in a sentence

According to the lawsuit, the officers subdued the suspect with unnecessary force and broke his arm.  🔊

The kidnapper quickly subdued the small child.  🔊

Since the dog was not properly subdued with the restraints, it was able to bite the veterinarian.  🔊

The victim had to be subdued with sedatives before she would calm down enough to answer the investigator’s questions.  🔊

Once the officer subdued the large man with a stun gun, he was finally able to apply the handcuffs.  🔊

The escaped criminal was finally caught and subdued by a large German Shepherd.  🔊

When the toddler had a tantrum in the parking lot, his father subdued him by wrapping him in a bear hug.  🔊

Even after four tranquilizer darts, the huge black bear would not be subdued.  🔊

After working all night, the firemen finally subdued the gigantic blaze that threatened the entire neighborhood.  🔊

The psychiatrist ordered that the violent patient be subdued with restraints.  🔊

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