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lieutenant

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lieutenant

a person who helps a more skilled person

the drug lord has a pair of brutal lieutenants who do most of his dirty work for him

Synonyms of lieutenant

adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick

Words Related to lieutenant

attendant, handmaiden (also handmaid), maid, maidservant, scullion, servant

auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling

employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker

gal Friday, girl Friday

man Friday, right hand

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