in authority

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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"People in authority lie," the government official continued, adding that people must act as "the CEOs of our own health."

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

The effect has been to weaken public faith in authority more widely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

It’s a faith not in authority or power, but in those who keep it honest.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

The long-running satirical animated show is often topical, taking aim at figures in authority.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

They had heard nothing more about Amari being transferred to the rice fields, so she worked as hard as she could and tried to make herself invisible to anyone in authority.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

in authority

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