DEPUTIZE /ˈdɛpjətaɪz/ Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 22 Definition verb act as a substitute. — synonyms: substitute, deputise, step_in verb appoint as a substitute. — synonyms: depute, deputise Examples “I deputize you to act for me while I'm away.” See all 58 words you can make from DEPUTIZE → 8-letter words Words starting with D Words ending with E ← Unscramble different letters