subordinating
adjectiveDivide 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:
conquering
crushing
defeating
dominating
enslaving
overcoming
overpowering
pacifying
reducing
subduing
subjecting
subjugating
vanquishing
Antonyms for subordinating:
disenthralling
emancipating
empowering
freeing
giving freedom to
liberating
setting free
unfettering
unshackling
unyoking
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