underling

un·der·ling

noun \ˈən-dər-liŋ\

Definition of UNDERLING

: one who is under the orders of another : subordinate, inferior

Examples of UNDERLING

1. He takes all the credit, but most of the hard work is done by his underlings.
2. <the real estate tycoon has a whole army of underlings to attend to the details>

First Known Use of UNDERLING

12th century

Related to UNDERLING

Synonyms: inferior, junior, subordinate

Antonyms: senior, superior

Related Words: attendant, follower, retainer; domestic, menial, steward; flunky (also flunkey or flunkie), henchman, lackey, minion; adjutant, aid, aide, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, second, second fiddle; helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick

Near Antonyms: boss, captain, chief, foreman, head, headman, helmsman, kingpin, leader, master, taskmaster

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