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dux Antonyms

Opposite of dux

Because the opposite of dux shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The highest-ranking academic pupil in a school, graduating class, or subject, typically recognized at the end of the academic year (chiefly in Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand).

Usage Example

"After years of rigorous study and consistent top marks, she was immensely proud to be named the high school dunce."

Strong
dunce

• noun (Context 2)

A military commander or leader, particularly a high-ranking official commanding garrison troops in a specific region of the later Roman Empire.

Usage Example

"The Roman subordinate was tasked with securing the volatile frontier provinces against invading forces."

Strong
subordinate
follower

Similar words to dux

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

valedictorian
commander
leader
general
chief
scholar
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• Nearby Words

dutifully
dutifulness
duty
dux
dwarf
dwarfism
dwarflike

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dux. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dux
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