subordinates
adjectiveDivide subordinates into syllables:
sub · or · di · nates
How to pronounce subordinates:
Definition of subordinates:
- subordinates (adjective):
- placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position inferior
Synonyms for subordinates:
aides
assistants
attendants
deputies
followers
foot soldier
henchmen
hyponym
inferiors
juniors
menials
minions
retainers
sidekicks
stewards
subordinate
subordinate word
subsidiary
underling
underlings
Antonyms for subordinates:
disenthralls
disenthrals
emancipates
empowers
frees
gives freedom to
liberates
sets free
unfetters
unshackles
unyokes
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