Synonyms of cronyism

cronyism

noun

as in prejudice

disapproving the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to friends

The mayor has been accused of cronyism.

Related Words

• prejudice
• bias
• nepotism
• favoritism
• chauvinism
• partisanship
• tendency
• partiality
• tendentiousness
• ply
• favor
• one-sidedness
• leaning
• nonobjectivity
• predisposition
• proclivity
• predilection
• penchant
• parti pris
• propensity
• bent
• self-opinionatedness
• inclination
• prejudgment
• self-partiality
• preconception
• prepossession

Dissimilar Words

• fairness
• neutrality
• objectivity
• impartiality
• indifference
• unbiasedness
• detachment
• open-mindedness
• calm
• dispassion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cronyism

While no rules were broken, the revelations conflicted with Starmer’s portrayal of himself as an antidote to the cronyism displayed by successive Conservative leaders. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

And to society, the implications of such blatant cronyism could be sweeping, from atrophying regulation and loss of accountability to further concentration of power and money among the wealthiest people on Earth. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026

This World Cup lead-up has also been about the FIFAfication of America, where even notorious former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter blanches at the level of cronyism, politicization and money-grabbing on display. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026

The biggest issues that are under-covered are cronyism and the abuse of power. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026

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