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subdued
Definition:
lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"
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not brilliant or glaring; "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"
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in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"
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restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
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quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued and silent"
Example:
in the part where he asked people if they too had groaned under the yoke of oppression, not least by being forced to make way for the oppressors when they announced their coming with wang-wangs. It is the battle cry, however subdued, raised by the leader for the led
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