underling
noun
un·der·ling
ˈən-dər-liŋ 
: one who is under the orders of another : subordinate, inferior
Examples of underling in a Sentence
He takes all the credit, but most of the hard work is done by his underlings.
the real estate tycoon has a whole army of underlings to attend to the details
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The people who made the hiring decisions were far more dangerous, for their ability to distribute plum jobs to underlings gave them tremendous power to bend government to their will.
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TIME, 14 May 2024
Gordon Ramsay built his stardom on a hot temper and penchant for yelling at underlings, as much as his exquisite food.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
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TIME, 14 May 2024
Gordon Ramsay built his stardom on a hot temper and penchant for yelling at underlings, as much as his exquisite food.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for underling
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underling
noun
un·der·ling
ˈən-dər-liŋ
: one who is under the orders of another : subordinate
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