subdues

"The teacher asked the students to quieten down before starting the lesson. "

"He had something of his mother in him."

"The ants are invading the kitchen in search of food. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The song's constant worry about failing the exam was its main overcome. "

"That sad movie always makes me cry."

"The mother spoke to her child gently, trying to calm him down. "

"The under-the-counter storage bin kept the extra supplies hidden. "

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

"The government has complete control over the situation."

"The mother sang a soft lullaby to help her baby fall asleep. "

"The country surrounding our small village is mostly farmland. "