Subordinate and Unruly

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Subordinate adjective - Subject or submissive to authority or the control of another.

Usage example: a subordinate kingdom

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Unruly is an antonym for subordinate.

Unruly adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Subordinate is an antonym for unruly.

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