Synonyms for

Deputy

Verb / ˈdepjʌti: / / ˈdepju:ti: / Another word for deputy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A deputy is a person appointed or elected to act as a substitute for another person, especially a person in authority like a sheriff or police officer.

Synonyms & similar words

surrogate lieutenant deputysheriff substitute alternate proxy agent representative stand-in backup assistant delegation envoy lieutenant second-in-command subordinate underling adjutant aid helper supporter vice

Synonyms by register

Formal

representative substitute proxy envoy

Informal

stand-in second right-hand man

Literary

lieutenant adjutant

Antonyms

leader chief principal superior commander head

Common collocations

  • deputy director
  • deputy mayor
  • deputy sheriff
  • deputy minister
  • deputy chief
  • deputy manager
  • acting deputy

Word family

noun deputy
adjective deputy

Usage note

A deputy is a person appointed to act for another in their place, especially one who holds the next highest rank. It is often used in official titles.

Example sentences

  1. The deputy mayor will attend the meeting on behalf of the mayor.
  2. The deputy director will take over the project in case the director is unavailable.
  3. The deputy principal is responsible for managing the school in the principal's absence.
  4. The deputy governor is in charge of state affairs when the governor is out of the state.
  5. The deputy minister of health addressed the audience at the conference.

Quotes

  • I'm not the sheriff. I'm the deputy. And I'm here to keep the peace.
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • The deputy is more important than the sheriff.

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