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Subordination

The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.

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Dependance 76% connected

Alt. of Dependancy

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Dependence 76% connected

The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.

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Dependency 76% connected

State of being dependent; dependence; state of being subordinate; subordination; concatenation; connection; reliance; trust.

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Domination 76% connected

The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway.

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Subdue 74% connected

To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion; to vanquish.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Subdue 74% connected

To bring under; to conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion; to vanquish.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Subordinate 74% connected

Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower or inferior position.

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Subordinate 74% connected

Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower or inferior position.

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Synonym 1

Mastery 92% connected

The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Insubordination 94% connected

The quality of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority.

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Insubordination 94% connected

The quality of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority.

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