Definition for Retainer:

• A retaining fee.

Synonyms for Retainer:

• n.

  •
  • lackey.
  •possession (noun)
  • consideration.
  •possessor (noun)
  • occupier.
  •servant (noun)
  • serf.
  •servants (noun)
  • butler,
  • amah,
  • houseboy,
  • footman,
  • help.
  •staff (noun)
  • crew,
  • appliance,
  • fee,
  • cortege,
  • minion,
  • adherents,
  • employee,
  • followers,
  • gang,
  • train,
  • clique,
  • retinue,
  • entourage,
  • company,
  • attendant.

• Other synonyms:

  •butler
  • major-domo.

Paraphrases for Retainer:

• Equivalence

  • Noun, singular or mass
    servant.

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    retention.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    honorarium, restraint, retention, fastening, stopper.

• Other Related

  • Proper noun, singular
    fastener, fasteners.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    fastener, guarantor, vassal, honoraria.

Antonyms for Retainer:

• n.

  • Other antonyms:
    captain, master, adversary, gaffer, employer, betrayer, foreman, antagonist, head, boss, rival, instigator, opponent, supervisor, commander, superior, mistress, principal, leader, enemy, headman, foe, chief, taskmaster, kingpin, helmsman, Hinderer, opposer.

Homophones for Retainer:

• redeemer, red marrow.

Hypernym for Retainer:

• n.

  • possession
    quid pro quo, quid.

Hyponym for Retainer:

• n.

  • artifact
    dental appliance.
  • possession
    fee.