Father-figure
Father-figure noun - A man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically.
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Synonyms for Father-figure
Substitute and father-figure are semantically related. in father substitute topic. In some cases you can use "Substitute" instead a noun phrase "Father-figure".
Substitute
Substitute noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.
Father-figure and substitute are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Father-figure" with "Substitute", this terms are similar.
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Both words in one sentence
- Parental Substitute: Ambrose is this to Xavier, becoming a father-figure for him over the course of the roleplay.
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Parental Substitute: Stubeck is father-figure to both Billy and Kirsten, giving them advice on romance and living life.
Source: Series / Death Valley -
Parental Substitute: Vincent becomes a father-figure to Oliver, whose own father isn't exactly a nice guy.
Source: Film / St. Vincent
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