Figurehead
Figurehead noun - A person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
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Synonyms for Figurehead
Helmsman and figurehead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Helmsman" instead a noun "Figurehead".
Nearby Word: figure
Helmsman
Helmsman noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.
Usage example: had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling
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Synonyms for Helmsman
Figurehead and helmsman are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Figurehead" instead a noun "Helmsman".
Nearby Word: helm
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Related pairs
- master and figurehead
- master and helmsman
- principal and figurehead
- principal and helmsman
- superior and figurehead
- superior and helmsman
- head and figurehead
- head and helmsman
- leader and figurehead
- leader and helmsman
- governor and figurehead
- governor and helmsman
- chief and figurehead
- chief and helmsman
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