That masters, subdues, or controls something; ruling; †imperious (obsolete). †Of a military force: superior in strength (obsolete).

That subdues (in various senses of the verb); tending to subdue.

Involving or based upon subjection.

That subordinates; involving or causing subordination; (Grammar) containing or introducing a subordinate clause or clauses.

Tending to subordinate; that causes or involves subordination. rare before 19th cent.

That captivates, takes captive, or enthralls. (See the verb.)

That subjects someone or something.

enslaving.