Synonyms for

Bosses

Verb / ˈbɔ:sɪz / Another word for bosses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bosses means a person who is in charge of others.

Synonyms & similar words

politicalboss gaffer foreman partyboss chief hirer knob emboss boss honcho stamp managers supervisors chiefs directors heads overseers controllers administrators foremen captains leaders executives taskmasters superintendents gaffers overlords commanders ringleaders magnates tycoons

Synonyms by register

Formal

supervisors managers executives directors

Informal

chiefs heads top dogs the powers that be

Literary

masters overlords commanders

Antonyms

workers employees subordinates staff team members assistants

Common collocations

  • meeting with the bosses
  • our bosses are
  • the bosses decided
  • report to the bosses
  • talk to the bosses
  • listen to the bosses
  • the bosses' office

Word family

noun boss
verb boss around

Usage note

The plural 'bosses' refers to multiple individuals in charge. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying someone who is overly controlling.

Example sentences

  1. The boss told us to work harder.
  2. My boss gives me a lot of work to do.
  3. The boss is in charge of the company.
  4. The boss is always busy with meetings.
  5. The boss gave me a raise for doing good work.

Quotes

  • A boss says 'Go!' A leader says 'Let's go!'. - E.M. Kelly
  • The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and the self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • A good boss makes his men realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently do better work than they thought they could. - Charles Erwin Wilson

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