Synonyms for

Sergeant

Verb / ˈsɑ:rdʒʌnt / Another word for sergeant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A noncommissioned officer in the army or air force with a rank above corporal and below staff sergeant.

Synonyms & similar words

serjeant sergeantatlaw serjeantatlaw policesergeant corporal noncom NCO ensign lieutenant officer trooper private soldier warrior fighter combatant serviceman man-at-arms infantryman cavalryman artilleryman rifleman gunner

Synonyms by register

Formal

officer commander superior

Informal

top dog boss chief head honcho

Literary

warden overseer lieutenant

Antonyms

private recruit enlistee civilian subordinate beginner novice

Common collocations

  • sergeant major
  • staff sergeant
  • technical sergeant
  • sergeant at arms
  • drill sergeant
  • sergeant first class
  • command sergeant

Word family

noun sergeant
verb sergeant

Usage note

Sergeant is a military rank, typically above corporal and below lieutenant. It can also refer to a police officer of a similar rank. The verb form 'to sergeant' is less common and refers to the act of promoting someone to the rank of sergeant.

Example sentences

  1. The sergeant gave orders to the troops.
  2. The sergeant was promoted to staff sergeant.
  3. The sergeant trained the new recruits.
  4. The sergeant led the troops into battle.
  5. The sergeant was a strict but fair leader.

Quotes

  • "The sergeant in charge does not know how to do it himself. He is always telling the others." - French Proverb
  • "A sergeant is more important than a general in time of war." - Patton
  • "I felt like shouting, 'Hallelujah!' when the sergeant told me I'd been accepted." - Doris Day

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