Governing and Subordinate

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Governing

Governing adjective - Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws.
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Subordinate is an antonym for governing in commanding topic.
Nearby Words: govern, government, governor, governed, governance

Subordinate

Subordinate adjective - Lower in rank or importance.
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Antonyms for Subordinate
Governing is an antonym for subordinate.
Nearby Words: subordination, subordinating, subordinated
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  • King Incognito The Duke of Vienna in Measure for Measure spends most of the play disguised as a friar in order to spy on his subordinate, Angelo, who he has left in charge of governing the city.
    Source: King Incognito
  • Characters / Suikoden III He sees promotion to second class (which would allow them to be more akin to a self-governing but subordinate kingdom under Harmonia) as the most realistic way to help his fellows.
    Source: Characters / Suikoden III
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