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posse

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of posse

a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person

  • a popular teen and his ever-present posse of pals
Synonyms of posse

cortege (also cortège), entourage, following, retinue, suite, tail, train
Words Related to posse

crew, personnel, staff

court

assistant, attendant, helper, retainer

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