Coxswained is a term used in rowing which refers to the position of the person who sits in the stern of the boat and navigates the direction of the rowers. Antonyms for coxswained would be rowers, sailors or paddlers who are positioned in the middle or front of the boat and do not navigate its direction. In a broader sense, antonyms for coxswained would be words that describe someone who is a follower rather than a leader. Examples of such words would be subordinate, apprentice, assistant, or follower. Antonyms for coxswained convey the idea of people who work together under the guidance of a leader, rather than one person taking charge of a team.