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agency

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of agency

1 a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
  • the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding food safety
Synonyms of agency

arm, branch, bureau, department, desk, division, office, service
Words Related to agency

subdepartment, subdivision
2 something used to achieve an end
  • By what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
Synonyms of agency

agent, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ, vehicle
Words Related to agency

determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool

weapon

activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger

antecedent, cause, occasion, reason

subagency, subagent

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