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Opposite of proxy

Pinning down the opposite of proxy 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 authorized to act or vote as a substitute for another, or the legal authority and written document granting someone the power to do so.

Usage Example

"Because she could not attend the annual shareholders' meeting in person, she appointed her attorney as her principal."

Strongest
principal

Similar words to proxy

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

surrogate
representative
delegate
substitute
indicator
stand-in
deputy
agent
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• Nearby Words

prowar
prowess
proximity
proxy
prude
prudence
prudent

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