lieutenant

[loo-ten-uhnt, lef-ten-uhnt] / luˈtɛn ənt, lɛfˈtɛn ənt /

NOUN

assistant

Synonyms

STRONG

abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct adjutant aide ally appointee apprentice associate attendant auxiliary backer backup coadjutor collaborator colleague companion confederate cooperator deputy flunky follower friend gofer help helper helpmate mate partner patron peon representative second secretary subordinate supporter temp

WEAK

coadjutant fellow worker right-hand person temporary worker

Antonyms

STRONG

adversary antagonist boss chief detractor enemy foe leader manager opponent opposer stranger superior

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On May 26, 2014, after graduating from Westchester County Police Academy, Colón was sworn in as a deputy sheriff for the Department of Public Safety, later becoming deputy lieutenant.

From Los Angeles Times

She has said she will decide whether to run after an appeal court ruling in July, when she could hand over to her lieutenant Jordan Bardella.

From Barron's

The underlying philosophy, one of Swensen’s longtime lieutenants explained on a podcast last year, was that knowing the right time to cash out is part of what endowments pay private-equity managers for.

From The Wall Street Journal

When this happens, state television typically shows Xi and his top lieutenants paying respects to the deceased.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some new top lieutenants will have roles managing the FDA.

From The Wall Street Journal

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