lieutenant - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

Synonyms

• deputy
• lieutenant

More generic

• assistant
• help
• helper
• supporter

More specific

• second-in-command
• vicar-general
• vice-regent

Noun

an officer in a police force

Synonyms

• lieutenant
• police lieutenant

More generic

• law officer
• lawman
• peace officer

Noun

a commissioned military officer

Synonyms

• lieutenant

More generic

• commissioned military officer

More specific

• 1st lieutenant
• 2nd lieutenant
• first lieutenant
• second lieutenant
• sublieutenant

Noun

an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade

Synonyms

• lieutenant

More generic

• commissioned naval officer

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