Authority figure
Authority figure noun - Someone who is regarded as an authority by someone else.
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Synonyms for Authority figure
Head and authority figure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Head" instead a noun phrase "Authority figure".
Head
Head noun - The upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth.
Authority figure and head are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Authority figure" instead a noun "Head".
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Related pairs
- master and authority figure
- master and head
- top dog and authority figure
- top dog and head
- chair and authority figure
- chair and head
- principal and authority figure
- principal and head
- superior and authority figure
- superior and head
- leader and authority figure
- leader and head
- governor and authority figure
- governor and head
Both terms in one sentence
- Effectively, it's the parent or authority figure you carry inside your head which tells you not to do stuff.
Source: Restraining Bolt - His Super Hero alter ego Stupendous Man fights "tyranny", meaning any authority figure telling him to do something he doesn't want to — or might just drop a big snowball on Susie's head.
Source: Chaotic Neutral -
Reasonable Authority Figure: the government head who reforms the SU Shun, as well.
Source: Anime / Heat Guy J
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