Cowed (7)

I believe the answer is:

subdued

(Other definitions for subdued that I've seen before include "Quietened, brought under control" , "'Quieted, cowed (7)'" , "Quieted and brought under control" , "reserved" , "'Restrained, low-key (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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