# subdue vs subdued

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### subdue
*verb · IPA /səbˈdu/ · frequency rank #26,980*
To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

### subdued
*adjective · IPA /səbˈdud/ · frequency rank #17,970*
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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