Synonyms for ringleader
ˈrɪŋˌli dərring·leader

Princeton's WordNet

1. ringleadernoun

   a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)

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1. List of paraphrases for "ringleader":

   leader, chieftain

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1. Nancy Pelosi:

   All Americans should be deeply concerned about the White House’s cynical decision to flout the law and attempt to put the ringleader of its dangerous, anti-consumer protection policies in charge of the CFPB, democrats will be firm in defending the rightful appointment of Leandra English as acting director.