Synonyms of subordinates

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noun

plural of subordinate

as in underlings

one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another

subordinates do most of the actual creation of the famous designer's clothing designs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underlings
• minions
• henchmen
• inferiors
• juniors
• assistants
• followers
• sidekicks
• deputies
• attendants
• aides
• menials
• stewards
• retainers
• domestics
• lackeys
• adjutants
• flunkies
• flunkeys
• seconds
• mates
• coadjutors
• aids
• helpmates
• helpmeets
• second fiddles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• superiors
• seniors
• leaders
• bosses
• foremen
• chiefs
• masters
• heads
• captains
• headmen
• taskmasters
• helmsmen
• kingpins

subordinates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of subordinate

as in subjects

to bring under one's control by force of arms

it is one of the lessons of history that more powerful civilizations often subordinate weaker ones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subjects
• dominates
• conquers
• subdues
• defeats
• subjugates
• overcomes
• enslaves
• vanquishes
• pacifies
• reduces
• overpowers
• beats
• crushes
• prevails (over)
• licks
• whips
• mows (down)
• smashes
• annihilates
• triumphs (over)
• routs
• suppresses
• thrashes
• wallops
• silences
• represses
• quells
• drubs
• squashes
• skunks
• squelches
• clamps down (on)
• smothers
• cracks down (on)
• puts down
• snuffs (out)
• clobbers
• trounces
• quashes
• breaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• liberates
• springs
• enfranchises
• releases
• frees
• emancipates
• unbinds
• unfetters
• manumits
• uncages
• unchains