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subordinating
adjective
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Divide subordinating into syllables:

sub · or · di · nat · ing

How to pronounce subordinating:

Definition of subordinating:

subordinating (adjective):
serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause.
introducing and linking a subordinate clause to a main clause

Synonyms for subordinating:

pacifyingoverpoweringvanquishingsubduingconqueringcrushingdefeatingdominating

Antonyms for subordinating:

freeingempowering

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