SUBORDINATING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word subordinating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUBORDINATING
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belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
denigrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
dependent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed • (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence noun • a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) adjective satellite • contingent on something else • held from above and hanging down • being under the power or sovereignty of another or others • addicted to a drug | ||||||||
hyponym | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word that is more specific than a given word | ||||||||
low-level | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lower in rank or importance adjective satellite • not intense • at a low level in rank or importance • occurring at a relatively low altitude | ||||||||
subdue | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
subsidiary | nounn | |||||||
noun • an assistant subject to the authority or control of another • a company that is completely controlled by another company adjective satellite • functioning in a supporting capacity | ||||||||
underling | nounn | |||||||
noun • an assistant subject to the authority or control of another | ||||||||
foot soldier | nounn | |||||||
noun • fights on foot with small arms • an assistant subject to the authority or control of another | ||||||||
subordinate word | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word that is more specific than a given word |