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executive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of executive

suited for or relating to the directing of things

the executive skills needed to manage a large business office

Synonyms of executive

administrative, directorial, managerial, supervisory

Words Related to executive

bureaucratic, governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary

authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial

Antonyms of executive

nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

executive

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of executive

a person who manages or directs something

a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs

Synonyms of executive

administrant, administrator, archon, director, exec, manager, superintendent, supervisor

Words Related to executive

codirector, comanager, co-organizer

boardman, officer, official

commissioner, minister

boss, chief, head, leader, president

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