Hyphenation of subdues

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word subdues? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

sub-dues

Definitions of subdues:

1.	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
2.	To put down by force or authority Suppress a nascent uprising Stamp down on littering Conquer one's desires
3.	Hold within limits and control Subdue one's appetites Mortify the flesh
4.	Get on top of Deal with successfully He overcame his shyness
5.	Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler
6.	Correct by punishment or discipline

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