underling

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Noun underling has 1 sense

subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier - an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
--₁ is a kind of assistant, helper, help, supporter
--₁ has particulars: bottom dog; man; second fiddle, second banana

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Term: Underling

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who has a subordinate or low-ranking position.

Example Sentence: The CEO rarely interacted with the underlings in the company.

Sense 2: A person who is easily influenced and controlled by someone more powerful.

Example Sentence: The corrupt politician surrounded himself with underlings who did his bidding unquestioningly.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of a subordinate or low-ranking position.

Example Sentence: The underling staff members were responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To behave or act in a manner that indicates submission or subservience.

Example Sentence: The timid employee underlinged himself in front of his demanding boss.

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