underling

Definition of underling

Nouns

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Synonyms:
foot soldier, subordinate, subsidiary
Types:
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associate
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
bottom dog
a person of low status
cog
a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
man
a male subordinate
second banana, second fiddle
someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role
Type of:
assistant, help, helper, supporter
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Vocabulary Lists for underling

Julius Caesar, Act I Scene I »(282 words)
  • unfirm
  • accoutre
  • unbrace
  • preform
  • soothsayer

wau 2 »(28 words)
  • arbitrator
  • tormentor
  • erect
  • step out
  • wayward

WSJ »(7 words)
  • irk
  • underling
  • turbine
  • delve
  • dub

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