Synonyms of hanger-on

hanger-on

noun

as in parasite

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return

almost overnight, the singer was a star, and almost overnight, he was surrounded by hangers-on who wanted something

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parasite
• henchman
• sponge
• freeloader
• sponger
• leech
• dependent
• moocher
• free rider
• bloodsucker
• flunkey
• sycophant
• lackey
• miser
• deadbeat
• idler
• flunkie
• toady
• satellite
• flunky
• stooge
• cheapskate
• yes-man
• skinflint
• piker
• tightwad
• niggard
• scrooge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporter
• benefactor
• philanthropist