Meaning & use
Underlings
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People who are subordinate to others in rank or authority, especially in a workplace or organization.
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The manager barked orders at his underlings without a word of thanks.
The tyrant surrounded himself with loyal underlings who never questioned his decisions.
A note on using this word
"Underling" often carries a slightly disparaging tone, suggesting the person is treated as inferior rather than simply lower in rank.
Words with a similar meaning
subordinatesjuniors
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Words with an opposite meaning
superiorsbosses
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