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cronyism

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Synonyms and Antonyms of cronyism

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.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of cronyism

chauvinism, favoritism, nepotism

bias, favor, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, parti pris, partisanship, ply, prejudice, tendentiousness

self-opinionatedness, self-partiality

bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

preconception, prejudgment, prepossession

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of cronyism

fairness, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, open-mindedness, unbiasedness

calm, detachment, dispassion, indifference

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