Synonyms of underling

underling

noun

as in subordinate

one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another

the real estate tycoon has a whole army of underlings to attend to the details

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subordinate
• henchman
• minion
• assistant
• junior
• inferior
• sidekick
• follower
• deputy
• attendant
• aide
• lackey
• steward
• retainer
• domestic
• flunky
• flunkey
• adjutant
• flunkie
• second
• aid
• mate
• menial
• coadjutor
• second fiddle
• helpmate
• helpmeet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• superior
• boss
• leader
• chief
• head
• master
• foreman
• captain
• senior
• taskmaster
• headman
• helmsman
• kingpin