The guild leader relegated Vince to a lesser officer because he was abusing his power.
Source: tatoeba (1974)
Officer
/ˈɒf.ɪ.sə/
Synonyms for "officer" (228 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
adcadministeradministrationadministratoraideaide-de-campapparatchikarchonbailiffbeadlebeagleboatswainbobbybound bailiffbrassbrigadierbrigadier generalbullbureaucratcaptain
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carry oncatchpolechancellorchicken colonelchief engineerchief executivechief executive officerchief matechief of policechief of staffcivil servantcocolonelcommandcommandantcommandercommander in chiefcommanding officer
Strong matches (68)
commissioned officercommissionercompany officerconstablecontrolcopcopperdeandeck officerdeputydeputy sheriffdetectivedickdignitarydirectordisciplineengineerexecexecutiveexecutive director
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executive officerexecutive secretaryfedfederalfield marshalfield officerfirst lieutenantfive-star generalflicfour-star generalfunctionaryfunctionnairefuzzg mang-mangendarmegeneralgeneral officergeneralissimogoverngovernment mangumshoehandleheadhead upinspectorjack-in-officejemadarjohn lawjunior officerlawmanlay down the lawleadlead onlictorlieutenantlieutenant colonellieutenant generalmace-bearermagistrate
Pronoun(1 words)
it ufficiale
Related words (114)
majormajor generalmanmanagementmanagermanaging directormandarinmaneuvermanipulatemarechalmarshalmastermastermindmatemounted policemanmpnarcnaval officernavigating officernavigator
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odoffice-bearerofficeholderofficialofficiaryone-star generalorderorderly officerpaddypatrolmanpatronpeace officerpeelerpetty tyrantpipesplacemanpolicepolice captainpolice commissionerpolice constablepolice inspectorpolice matronpolice officerpolice sergeantpolicemanpolicewomanportreeveprefectprescribepresidepresidentprexyprovostpublic officialpublic servantquarterbackquartermasterred-tapistreeveregulaterisaldarroundsmanrunsailing mastersecond matesecretarysenior officersergeantsergeant at armsshavetailsheriffshipmastersirdarskipperstaff officerstand oversubahdarsubalternsublieutenantsuperintendentsupervisetecthe administrationthe brassthe old manthree-star generaltipstafftipstavestop brasstreasurertroopertwo-star generalvice presidentvice-chancellorvice-presidentvpwardenwatch officerwield authority
Verb(1 words)
Noun(13 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: officeholder, adc, administer, administration, administrator.
- Sentence evidence is available for officer, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "officer".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "officer"
Keep "officer" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "officer" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "officer", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "officer" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
21 entriesShowing 16 of 21 words.
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesclub officerfire officermedical officermilitary officerpolice officerschool officer
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
The police officer on duty sensed an elderly man coming up behind him.
Source: tatoeba (18826)
The robber aimed his gun at the police officer.
Source: tatoeba (19201)
The officer seemed to be afraid of their revenge.
Source: tatoeba (46558)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "officer"?
Closest matches include officeholder, adc, administer, administration, administrator.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "officer"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.