subdue

put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"

to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"

hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"

get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"

make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"

correct by punishment or discipline