"Subdue" vs. "conquer": two sides of control

What is similar?

Both "subdue" and "conquer" involve overcoming resistance, gaining control or exerting power over something or someone. They are often used in contexts where force, persuasion, or effort is applied to overcome an obstacle.

What is different?

"Subdue" often implies calming, pacifying, or bringing something under control, often in a less aggressive or forceful manner. It can imply making something less intense or noticeable. "Conquer" generally implies a more decisive and often forceful victory over something, often with a sense of total control or defeat of an adversary. "Conquer" is often used in the context of warfare or complete overcoming.

Which one is more common?