| subvert | To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution | |
| subversive | seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution | |
| subside | Become less intense, violent, or severe | |
| subsequent | Coming after something in time; following | |
| sublime | of very great excellence or beauty | |
| subjective | Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions | |
| stupefied | To be astonished or shocked so much that one is temporarily unable to react | |
| stringent | Strict, precise, and exacting | |
| strident | Loud and harsh; grating | |
| stricture | A critical remark or comment, especially one that restricts or puts constriction on something | |