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pawn

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pawn

one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another

  • though he liked to play up his influence with city hall, he was really just another pawn of the political bosses
Synonyms of pawn

cat's-paw, instrument, lay figure, puppet, tool
Words Related to pawn

chump, dupe, foil, gull, sucker, victim

minion, stooge

lap dog, yes-man

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pawn

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pawn

something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise

  • offered her license as a pawn that she would bring back the rental canoe
Synonyms of pawn

gage, guarantee, guaranty, pledge, security
Words Related to pawn

bail, bond

deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel

surety, warranty

assurance, oath, promise, troth, word

commitment, compact, contract, covenant

recognizance

pawn

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pawn

to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan

  • he pawned his antique watch in order to pay off his gambling debt
Synonyms of pawn

hock, pledge
Words Related to pawn

deposit, mortgage

bond
Near Antonyms of pawn

buy (back), redeem, win (back)

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