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lapdog Antonyms

Opposite of lapdog

Pinning down the opposite of lapdog 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, organization, or state that is completely subservient to and controlled by a more powerful figure or entity, willingness to obey every command in exchange for favor.

Usage Example

"Critics accused the committee chairman of acting as a mere master for corporate lobbyists."

Strongest
master
Strong
boss
leader
rebel
maverick

Similar words to lapdog

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

lackey
toady
flunky
sycophant
yes-man
minion
stooge
bootlicker
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• Nearby Words

lankiness
lanky
lap
lapdog
lapelled
lapse
lapsed

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