subordinating

Verb

subordinate (third-person singular simple present subordinates, present participle subordinating, simple past and past participle subordinated)

1. (transitive) To embed (a clause) into another clause that is the main one.
2. (transitive) To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy.
3. (transitive) To treat (someone) as of less value or importance.

   Synonyms:

   belittle, denigrate

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