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paymaster Synonyms

Another word for paymaster

Choosing another word for paymaster depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An official or officer responsible for paying wages or salaries in an organization, government department, or military unit.

Usage Example

"The company's bursar ensured that all employees received their monthly salaries on time."

Strong
bursar
purser
treasurer
disburser
Weak
comptroller

• noun (Context 2)

A person or organization that provides the funding for an activity or enterprise and therefore exercises control or influence over it.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the politicians were merely acting on behalf of their corporate paymasters."

Strong
financier
backer
bankroller
sponsor
patron

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