Antonyms for
deputy
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf
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No Antonyms Found for Deputy

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All Definitions for Deputy

Below are all the dictionary definitions of deputy:

1One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf
2A substitute in office.
3The name for a member of parliament in some countries.
4A law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office
5A deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy
6The entry level rank in such an agency.
7A member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.
8A member of the French National Assembly.
9A member of the French Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.
10A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
11To deputise

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About antonyms for deputy

Finding the right antonym for deputy helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf", deputy has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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