The phrase "wert subordinate to" can be replaced with several synonyms that convey the same meaning. Words like "inferior," "submissive," and "secondary" all suggest a lower position or status. Other options include "subservient," "lesser," and "underling," which convey a sense of inferiority and a lack of power or authority. "Under the thumb of," "beneath," or "below" are also useful synonyms, indicating that someone or something is under the control or influence of another. Whatever synonym is chosen, the overall sense is one of a subordinate position, by which an entity or person has less control or influence than another.