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crony

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Synonyms and Antonyms of crony

1 a person frequently seen in the company of another

the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation

Synonyms of crony

associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, comrade, fellow, hobnobber, mate, running mate

Words Related to crony

colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate

accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner

buddy, chum, confidant, familiar, friend, hearty, intimate, pal

classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate (also roomie), schoolmate, shipmate, teammate

attendant, escort

hanger-on, leech, parasite

2 a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

only my cronies can call me by my nickname

Synonyms of crony

alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, familiar, friend, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Words Related to crony

associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport

blood brother, brother, main man, sister

abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate

benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher

Near Antonyms of crony

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival

archenemy, nemesis

Antonyms of crony

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