underlings

[US]/[ˈʌndəˌlɪŋz]/
[UK]/[ˈʌndərˌlɪŋz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Subordinate people; those lower in rank.; People who are easily manipulated or controlled.

Phrases & Collocations

manage underlings

direct underlings

motivate underlings

control underlings

rely on underlings

delegate to underlings

underlings report

ignoring underlings

challenging underlings

supporting underlings

Example Sentences

the manager berated his underlings for the project's failure.

he delegated tasks to his underlings, hoping to lighten his workload.

the ceo often ignored the advice of his underlings.

many underlings felt undervalued and sought opportunities elsewhere.

the general addressed his underlings before the battle.

he promoted several loyal underlings to higher positions.

the king relied on his underlings to maintain order in the kingdom.

the ambitious underling plotted to overthrow his superior.

the captain scolded his underlings for their lack of discipline.

the politician used his underlings to spread misinformation.

the professor mentored his underlings, guiding their research.

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