Synonyms for boss

Other words for “boss”, grouped by meaning.

We found 12 synonyms for “boss”. The most common are foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, hirer.

noun a person who exercises control over workers

noun a person responsible for hiring workers

Synonymshirer

noun a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

noun a circular rounded projection or protuberance

Synonymsknob

verb raise in a relief

Synonymsembossstamp

adjective exceptionally good

Synonymsbrag
Similarsuperior

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University