Boss and Retainer

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Boss

Boss noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.
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Antonyms for Boss
Retainer is an antonym for boss.
Nearby Words: bossy, bossed, bossing

Retainer

Retainer noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.
Usage example: knights being dressed for battle by their retainers
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Synonyms for Retainer
Antonyms for Retainer
Boss is an antonym for retainer.
Nearby Words: retain, retained, retaining
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How words are described

human human boss human retainer
good good boss good retainer
female female boss female retainer
full full boss full retainer
Other adjectives: dead, single, new, major, former, apparent, local.

Both words in one sentence

  • Star-Crossed Lovers: Lila's mother was a Sinclair retainer, and her father was the Draconi bruiser - which is why he was murdered by his boss.
    Source: Literature / Black Blade
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