as in obedience
a bending to the authority or control of another
an oligarchy requires subordination by the masses to the will of a tiny elite
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of subordination
Lai rejects that position entirely, calling it a path toward subordination to China.
—
Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Instead, officials reinforce colonial subordination while deepening the vulnerability of immigrant communities.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The documentation should show the commercial rationale for the advance, a repayment schedule, any security or subordination terms, and actions consistent with a creditor relationship (for example, formal demands for payment, enforcement steps or arms‑length interest rates).
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump’s Oval Office subordination of the Europeans was stunning.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subordination
Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Instead, officials reinforce colonial subordination while deepening the vulnerability of immigrant communities.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The documentation should show the commercial rationale for the advance, a repayment schedule, any security or subordination terms, and actions consistent with a creditor relationship (for example, formal demands for payment, enforcement steps or arms‑length interest rates).
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump’s Oval Office subordination of the Europeans was stunning.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subordination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subordination
Noun
-
In their households, qualities like independence and creativity typically take a backseat to respect and obedience.—
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
-
French Ring sport is a dog sport involving jumping, obedience and bite work.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Meantime, what Michigan has done lately - cruised on a murderous March march that humbled Arizona into submission into the national semifinal - does matter.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Our search for the area’s best started with more than 500 submissions, representing nearly 60 different local businesses.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
SelfExclude is operated by IC360, a prominent sports betting integrity and compliance company that has been partnered with Kalshi since last year to help with market surveillance.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Penalties include fines of up to 6% of a company’s global turnover, daily fines until compliance or restrictions on operations.—
Menelaos Hadjicostis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subordination. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
