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SUBORDINATES Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word subordinates. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word subordinates. (close relations)
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aides
nounn
noun

• (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

followers
nounn
noun

• a group of followers or enthusiasts

staff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

• a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose

• the body of teachers and administrators at a school

• building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration

• a rod carried as a symbol

• (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

verb

• provide with staff

• serve on the staff of

apprentices
nounn
noun

• works for an expert to learn a trade

verb

• be or work as an apprentice

assistants
nounn
noun

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

adjective satellite

• of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

associates
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

• a friend who is frequently in the company of another

• a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

• any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

• a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

adjective satellite

• having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

verb

• make a logical or causal connection

• keep company with; hang out with

• bring or come into association or action

colleagues
nounn
noun

• an associate that one works with

• a person who is member of one's class or profession

deputies
nounn
noun

• someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

• an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

• a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

helpers
nounn
noun

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

inferiors
nounn
adjective

• of or characteristic of low rank or importance

• of low or inferior quality

• written or printed below and to one side of another character

• having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit

noun

• one of lesser rank or station or quality

• a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character

adjective satellite

• lower than a given reference point

• falling short of some prescribed norm

juniors
nounn
adjective

• younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service

noun

• term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

• a son who has the same first name as his father

• a third-year undergraduate

• the younger of two persons

adjective satellite

• used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

• used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college

• including or intended for youthful persons

servants
nounn
noun

• a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

• in a subordinate position

underlings
nounn
noun

• an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

workers
nounn
noun

• a person who works at a specific occupation

• a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)

• sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae

• a person who acts and gets things done

underling
nounn
noun

• an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

denigrate
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

inferior
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or characteristic of low rank or importance

• of low or inferior quality

• written or printed below and to one side of another character

• having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit

noun

• one of lesser rank or station or quality

• a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character

adjective satellite

• lower than a given reference point

• falling short of some prescribed norm

junior
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service

noun

• term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

• a son who has the same first name as his father

• a third-year undergraduate

• the younger of two persons

adjective satellite

• used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

• used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college

• including or intended for youthful persons

report
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

• the act of informing by verbal report

• a short account of the news

• a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)

• a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment

• an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

• the general estimation that the public has for a person

verb

• to give an account or representation of in words

• announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding

• announce one's presence

• make known to the authorities

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• complain about; make a charge against

Best Hypernyms For SUBORDINATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subordinates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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assistant grade help helper lour lower order personnel place range rank rate staff supporter word employees juniors underlings workers

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