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pawn
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 cat's-paw, instrument, lay figure, puppet, tool Related Words chump, dupe, foil, gull, sucker, victim; minion, stooge; lap dog, yes-man
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pawn
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 gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, securityRelated Words bail, bond; deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel; surety, warranty; assurance, oath, promise, troth, word; commitment, compact, contract, covenant; recognizance
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