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dux Antonyms
Opposite of dux
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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."
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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
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to dux vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
commander
valedictorian
leader
general
chief
scholar
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dux. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dux