subordinate

/səˈbɔːdənət/ adjective

Definition

› less important or lower in rank: a subordinate position/role An individual's needs are subordinate to those of the group.

(Definition of subordinate adjective from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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