subdued

'subdued'

Examples:
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land

'subdued'

Examples:
suppress a nascent uprising
stamp down on littering
conquer one's desires

'subdued'

Examples:
subdue one's appetites
mortify the flesh

'subdued'

Examples:
He overcame his shyness

'subdued'

Examples:
Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler

'subdued'

'subdued'

Examples:
hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand

'subdued'

Examples:
a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence

'subdued'

Examples:
children were subdued and silent

'subdued'

Examples:
the moon cast soft shadows
soft pastel colors
subdued lighting

'subdued'

Examples:
a dim light beside the bed
subdued lights and soft music