Boss man and Dependent

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Boss man noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.

Usage example: maybe we should ask the boss man how to handle this

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Dependent is an antonym for boss man.

Dependent noun - A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

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Boss man is an antonym for dependent.

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