TASKMASTER Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

taskmaster

noun

ˈtask-ˌma-stər

Definition of taskmaster

as in boss

the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do known as a tough but fair taskmaster

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Recent Examples of taskmaster Embree was never an in-your-face taskmaster. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 May 2026 For years, supporters of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi carefully cultivated his public image as a strongman and hard taskmaster — a leader who puts in 18‑hour days to propel India toward superpower status. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 The leader's role transforms from that of a taskmaster to a facilitator. — Cuong Nguyen Cao, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for taskmaster

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Noun

Earlier in my career, if my boss asked me for something, my instinct was to stay late and finish it immediately.

— John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The script has been ordered by a studio run by a coterie of women, with Mira Sorvino (in one of many cameos) playing the crazy boss, until they’re all replaced by a bunch of men and their crazy boss.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of boss

Noun

Instead of calling for calm and letting the justice system work, too many political leaders on the left and progressive social influencers either fanned the flames of unrest or failed to act until enormous damage was done.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The leader of the FLDS is Warren Jeffs, who in 2011 was sentenced to life in prison in a case that received significant media attention.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

Rooms in the back of the second and third floors had mahogany window frames that peered into the main space, allowing a foreman to supervise workers.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
The Nepal Electricity Authority named the two men who were rescued alive as 30-year-old Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman from Saptari district in eastern Nepal, and Kabir Maharjan, 45, a mechanical supervisor from Kathmandu.

— Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of foreman

Noun

The university’s clinical mental health counseling master’s program has expanded to Charlotte, and Charlotte’s first graduate physician assistant program will welcome its inaugural class in January, officials said.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Billiter holds a master’s degree in public safety leadership and executive management from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in emergency services management from Union Institute and University.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of master

Noun

Five players, including captain Miguel Almirón (Paraguay), were away on international duty for their respective national teams.

— Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
In the dressing room, the Kings have given Kopitar’s crown to defenseman Drew Doughty, who will take over as captain in his 19th NHL season.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of captain

Noun

Clay County’s deputy chief prosecuting attorney, Spencer Curtis, was appointed by the North Kansas City Council to fill the position, effective as of midnight on Wednesday.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
That loyalty complicates the ambitions of Peronists promising a fresh start — chief among them Axel Kicillof, the left-wing governor of Buenos Aires province, home to more than a third of Argentines.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

Gwen Westley Sullivan, former editorial manager of Women’s Wear Daily and W, said Froio was her colleague for 17 years and then her friend.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach walked through the team’s training facility a few days later, where Mahomes was rehabbing from knee surgery.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

Three astronauts - commander Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng - were the first three-person crew to fly in space for China's space program.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The Russian military has sought to weaponize Ukraine prisoners of war by forcing them to denounce their commanders, government and homeland in propaganda videos reaching new audiences in the age of social media.

— Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2026

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