subdue
sub-due
verb
To make a colour, light, or sound less intense or noticeable.
"She tried to subdue the bright light."
verb
To bring someone, something, or a feeling under control, often by force.
"The police worked to subdue the crowd."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: conquer, suppress, stamp down, chasten, tame, overcome, surmount, get over, master, keep down, repress, subjugate