Kingpin and Retainer

Kingpin

Kingpin noun - One of high position or importance within a group.

Retainer is an antonym for kingpin.

Retainer

Retainer noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.
Usage example: knights being dressed for battle by their retainers

Kingpin is an antonym for retainer.

Nearby Words: retain, retained, retaining
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