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deputy Synonyms

Another word for deputy

Choosing another word for deputy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for a superior, or who holds the position immediately below a senior official.

Usage Example

"The director was attending an international conference, so her second-in-command chaired the weekly budget meeting."

Strongest
second-in-command
Strong
subordinate
substitute
surrogate
proxy
delegate
assistant
understudy

• noun (Context 2)

A law enforcement officer appointed to assist a sheriff and empowered to act in the sheriff's name.

Usage Example

"The county peace officer patrolled the rural highways throughout the night to ensure the roads were safe."

Strong
peace officer
lawman
constable

• noun (Context 3)

An elected member of a legislative assembly or parliament in certain countries.

Usage Example

"Each regional representative voted on the proposed environmental legislation during the parliamentary session."

Strongest
representative
Strong
legislator
lawmaker
delegate
parliamentarian

Opposites of deputy

The opposite of deputy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

chief
principal
superior
boss
director
See all opposites of deputy

• Nearby Words

depthless
deputation
deputize
deputy
der
derail
derailer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deputy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deputy
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