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Tamed, subdued (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chastened

This clue is a double definition.

'tamed' is the first definition.
('chasten' can be a synonym of 'tame')

'subdued' is the second definition.
('chasten' can be a synonym of 'subdue')

(Other definitions for chastened that I've seen before include "Contrite" , "remorseful" , "taken down a peg or two" , "Disciplined and humbled" , "Disciplined, punished" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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