"deputize" In Word Games

1. deputize (for somebody) to act or speak for somebody else on a temporary basis
2. [transitive] deputize somebody (to do something) (North American English) to give somebody the power to perform a particular task, especially to help the police

"deputize" synonyms:

• commission,
• delegate,
• depute,
• appoint,
• assign,
• authorise,
• authorize,
• consign,
• entrust,
• mandate,
• nominate,
• designate,
• elect,
• select,
• name,
• empower,
• charge,
• constitute,
• choose

"deputize" antonyms:

• keep,
• refuse,
• reject,
• ignore,
• deny,
• retract,
• expel,
• discharge,
• fire,
• dismiss,
• cancel,
• disallow,
• continue,
• disqualify,
• prohibit,
• retain,
• revoke,
• hold,
• prevent