What Is Subdued Self?

Someone who is subdued is very quiet, often because they are sad or worried about something.

What does it mean to subdue yourself?

1 to establish ascendancy over by force. 2 to overcome and bring under control, as by intimidation or persuasion. 3 to hold in check or repress (feelings, emotions, etc.) 4 to render less intense or less conspicuous.

Can someone be subdued?

People can be subdued in nature, which means they are somber, reflective, or silent. In other cases when someone is subdued it means that they were restrained, put in cuffs, or otherwise incapacitated.

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