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Subdue one of the herd (3)

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cow

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'subdue' is the definition.
(as in cowing someone into submission)

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(Other definitions for cow that I've seen before include "Subdue with threats or force" , "Subdue in bovine manner?" , "Unnerve" , "Frighten with intimidations" , "Browbeat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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