second-in-command Synonyms

lieutenant deputy deputy director of the department co leader closest lieutenant backup generals alternative heads alternate overlord adjunct commander lead sidekick be an assistant manager general's adjutant deputy to the chief ego's sidekick lower-ranking official lower official lower officer local lieutenant less in charge least in charge junior commanders inferior member of half leader half chief acting speaker number two legate leadership delegate commissioner commanding associate assistant appointee ambassador adjutant minister proxy sidekick Bradbury wingman aide 2nd lieutenant surrogate substitute subordinate representative alternate