abased vs subordinate

abased

adj
  • Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige. 

  • Borne lower than usual, as a fess; also, having the ends of the wings turned downward towards the point of the shield. 

subordinate

adj
  • Placed in a lower class, rank, or position. 

  • Descending in a regular series. 

  • dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause 

  • Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority. 

noun
  • One who is subordinate. 

verb
  • To make subservient. 

  • To treat as of less value or importance. 

  • To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy. 

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