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deputy Antonyms

Opposite of deputy

Pinning down the opposite of deputy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for a superior, or who holds the position immediately below a senior official.

Usage Example

"The director was attending an international conference, so her chief chaired the weekly budget meeting."

Strongest
chief
Strong
principal
superior
director
boss

Similar words to deputy

Words similar to deputy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

second-in-command
representative
legislator
substitute
delegate
lawmaker
subordinate
surrogate
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• Nearby Words

depthless
deputation
deputize
deputy
derail
derailer
derailment

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deputy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deputy
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