surrogate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for surrogate , a list of similar words for surrogate from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

Synonyms

• deputy
• surrogate

More generic

• agent

More specific

• vicegerent

Noun

someone who takes the place of another person

Synonyms

• alternate
• replacement
• surrogate

More generic

• backup
• backup man
• fill-in
• relief
• reliever
• stand-in
• substitute

Adjective

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

Synonyms

• foster
• surrogate

Related

• adoptive

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