kingpin

The word “kingpin” has 2 syllables: king-pin

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/


What is synonym and antonym for kingpin?

In the thesaurus, “kingpin” has 14 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kingpin along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kingpin

  • big
  • boss
  • captain
  • chief
  • commander
  • director
  • foreman
  • heavy
  • heavyweight
  • leader
  • magnate
  • manager
  • master
  • tycoon

Antonyms for kingpin

  • dependent
  • junior
  • lightweight
  • nobody
  • nonentity
  • nothing
  • secondary
  • shrimp
  • subject
  • subordinate
  • zero

Meanings of kingpin

  • noun
    1. (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
    2. The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
    3. The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
    4. The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.

Example Sentences

  • The police were determined to capture the kingpin of the criminal syndicate.
  • He was known as the kingpin of the underground drug trade.
  • In the world of corporate finance, she was the kingpin behind several successful mergers.
  • The kingpin of the gang was arrested after months of investigation.
  • The kingpin of the operation controlled all the major decisions.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kingpin, such as: big, boss, captain, chief, commander, dependent, director.

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  • captain
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  • employer
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  • helmsman
  • kingpin
  • leader
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  • overlord
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  • principal
  • ruler
  • skipper
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  • steward
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gangers

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  • chiefs
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  • employers
  • foremen
  • gaffers
  • headmen
  • helmsmen
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warlords

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