bedfellow

bed·fel·low

noun \-ˌfe-(ˌ)lō\

: a person or thing that is associated or connected with another

Full Definition of BEDFELLOW

1

:  one who shares a bed with another

2

:  associate, ally <political bedfellows>

Examples of BEDFELLOW

1. <a child-welfare cause that has made bedfellows of activists who are normally on opposite ends of the political spectrum>

First Known Use of BEDFELLOW

15th century

Related to BEDFELLOW

Synonyms

abettor (also abetter), backer, ally, confederate, fellow traveler, supporter, sympathizer

Related Words

empathizer, well-wisher; accessory (also accessary), accomplice, coalitionist, collaborationist, collaborator; adjunct, assistant, coadjutor, helper; associate, cohort, colleague, fellow, partner; buddy, chum, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate, pal

Near Antonyms

belittler, detractor; adversary, enemy, foe, opponent

Rhymes with BEDFELLOW

hail-fellow, marshmallow, niello, Odd Fellow