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deputize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of deputize

to appoint as one's representative

  • he deputized a local citizen to take charge of the situation while he went for reinforcements
Synonyms of deputize

commission, delegate, depute
Words Related to deputize

assign, charge

appoint, designate, name, nominate
Near Antonyms of deputize

abrogate

abdicate

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