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bedfellow

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Synonyms and Antonyms of bedfellow

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

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

Synonyms of bedfellow

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

Words Related to bedfellow

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 of bedfellow

belittler, detractor

adversary, enemy, foe, opponent

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