Synonyms of crony

crony

noun

1

as in associate

a person frequently seen in the company of another

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associate
• buddy
• colleague
• friend
• accomplice
• comrade
• peer
• fellow
• compatriot
• cohort
• classmate
• companion
• partner
• compeer
• pal
• teammate
• collaborator
• running mate
• chum
• mate
• hobnobber
• confidant
• coworker
• confederate
• ally
• affiliate
• workmate
• equal
• hearty
• schoolmate
• intimate
• playmate
• parasite
• familiar
• shipmate
• countryman
• leech
• half
• roommate
• housemate
• escort
• hanger-on
• messmate
• playfellow
• attendant
• roomie

2

as in buddy

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

only my cronies can call me by my nickname

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buddy
• friend
• pal
• confidant
• chum
• confidante
• compadre
• comrade
• colleague
• amigo
• sister
• partner
• intimate
• acquaintance
• familiar
• brother
• musketeer
• alter ego
• associate
• benefactor
• mate
• accomplice
• fellow
• peer
• collaborator
• hearty
• companion
• confederate
• supporter
• sympathizer
• cohort
• ally
• friendly
• abettor
• hobnobber
• pen pal
• sport
• abetter
• blood brother
• main man
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• rival
• adversary
• opponent
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• rival
• adversary
• opponent
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

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