Synonyms for assistant
əˈsɪs təntas·sis·tant

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1. assistant

   Colleague is used always in a good sense, associate and coadjutor generally so; ally, assistant, associate, attendant, companion, helper, either in a good or a bad sense; abetter, accessory, accomplice, confederate, almost always in a bad sense. Ally is oftenest used of national and military matters, or of some other connection regarded as great and important; as, allies of despotism. Colleague is applied to civil and ecclesiastical connections; members of Congress from the same State are colleagues, even though they may be bitter opponents politically and personally. An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court is near in rank to the Chief Justice. A surgeon's assistant is a physician or medical student who shares in the treatment and care of patients; a surgeon's attendant is one who rolls bandages and the like. Follower, henchman, retainer are persons especially devoted to a chief, and generally bound to him by necessity, fee, or reward. Partner has come to denote almost exclusively a business connection. In law, an abettor (the general legal spelling) is always present, either actively or constructively, at the commission of the crime; an accessory never. An accomplice is usually a principal; an accessory never. If present, though only to stand outside and keep watch against surprise, one is an abettor, and not an accessory. At common law, an accessory implies a principal, and can not be convicted until after the conviction of the principal; the accomplice or abettor can be convicted as a principal. Accomplice and abettor have nearly the same meaning, but the former is the popular, the latter more distinctively the legal term. Compare APPENDAGE; AUXILIARY.

   Synonyms:
   abetter, abettor, accessory, accomplice, ally, associate, attendant, coadjutor, colleague, companion, confederate, follower, helper, henchman, participator, partner, retainer

   Antonyms:
   adversary, antagonist, betrayer, chief, commander, enemy, foe, hinderer, instigator, leader, opponent, opposer, principal, rival

   Preposition:
   An accessory to the crime; before or after the fact; the accessories of a figure in a painting.

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1. assistant

   Synonyms:
   helper, aider, attendant, coadjutor, auxiliary, ally, associate, contributor, partner, confederate

   Antonyms:
   hinderer, opposer, rival, foe, antagonist

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1. assistant, helper, help, supporteradjective

   a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

   "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"

   Synonyms:
   friend, garter, assist, aid, supporter, patron, booster, avail, champion, assistance, suspensor, benefactor, jock, helper, jockstrap, help, admirer, service, sponsor, athletic supporter, protagonist

   Antonyms:
   dominant

2. adjunct, assistantadjective

   of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

   Synonyms:
   accessory, auxiliary, adjuvant, appurtenant, ancillary, adjunct

   Antonyms:
   dominant

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1. assistantnoun

   Synonyms:
   coadjutor, helper, aider, co-operator, co-aid, ally, auxiliary, abettor, ADJUTANT, CLERK, right hand man

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1. assistantadjective

   Synonyms:
   helping, auxiliary, subsidiary, coöperating, adjuvant

2. assistantnoun

   Synonyms:
   helper, auxiliary, aider, coöperator, collaborator, coadjutor, abettor, aid, accessory, ally, adjuvant, adjunct, confrère, accomplice, confederate, subsidiary

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1. List of paraphrases for "assistant":

   deputy, wizard, assistants, aide, auxiliary, under-secretary, associate, helper, adjoint, sub, adjunct, undersecretary, ancillary, assitant, sidekick, subledger, sub-harnesses, asst

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1. Deputy Assistant Administrator Cheryl Anderson:

   One thing we're sure is that the situation won't get better if Deputy Assistant Administrator Cheryl Anderson looks the other way. Left unaddressed, extremist violence in the region will likely spread elsewhere, affecting security and well-being of Deputy Assistant Administrator Cheryl Anderson economic partners and allies. That's why our efforts are vital.

2. Anna Stoehr:

   She was not available when he had his assistant call to get hold of her because of a medical appointment, and then Mark Zuckerberg was out of the country so it never happened, but it was an exciting time for everyone with all the attention.

3. Amy Klobuchar:

   Our country faces a serious monopoly problem, we need antitrust enforcers who can get the job done, and leaders with the experience, legal skill, and courage to take on some of the most powerful companies the world has ever seen. Over the past year, Assistant Attorney General Kanter has consistently demonstrated these qualities.

4. Black Americans:

   I must follow the dictates of my conscience and resign as Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs.

5. Jeff Sessions:

   Zach Terwilliger has a strong record that any prosecutor would be proud of, he rose through the ranks in the Eastern District of Virginia, from summer intern to Assistant United States Attorney.