Synonyms of boss
25 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for boss is manager. Other synonyms of boss are chief, supervisor, head, higher-up and employer. The opposite of boss is subordinate.
Synonyms and similar words for boss
nounOne who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
- managerA person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
- supervisorA person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.
nounA person in charge of a business or company.
- employerA person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
nounAn enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order...
- guardianA major or final enemy; boss.
verbTo exercise authoritative control over; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.
- lord overUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lord, over: to act as a lord or boss in relation to (someone or...
- boss aroundTo act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
nounA hassock or small seat, especially made from a bundle of straw.
nounMore synonyms
- administrator
- chiefThe leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
- commander
- director
- governor informalA superior, especially a boss, an employer, or (law enforcement) a superior police officer.
- jefe USA boss in a business, company, or other organization.
- head man
- higher-upSomebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks.
- honchoBoss, leader.
- master
- overseer
- sachem US, informalA boss, a leader.
- suit slangA person who wears matching jacket and trousers, especially a boss or a supervisor.
- superintendent
- superior
Opposite of boss
nounMore antonyms
- laborer
- subordinateOne who is subordinate.
- worker
Meaning of boss
- noun One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
- noun A person in charge of a business or company.
- noun A leader, the head of an organized group or team.
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Questions about synonyms of boss
- What is another word for boss?
- Boss has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as manager, chief, supervisor, head, higher-up, employer and director.
- What is the opposite of boss?
- The opposite of boss is subordinate.
- What does boss mean?
- Boss means one who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
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