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retainer Antonyms

Opposite of retainer

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• noun (Context 1)

A subordinate, attendant, or servant who has worked for a family or household for a long time.

Usage Example

"The sprawling old estate was maintained by a few loyal retainers who had served the aristocratic family for generations."

Strong
master
lord

Similar words to retainer

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attendant
fee
servant
follower
deposit
advance
mouthpiece
lackey
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