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crony Synonyms

Another word for crony

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• noun (Context 1)

A close friend or companion, especially one who receives unfair political or business favors from a person in power.

Usage Example

"The mayor was accused of awarding lucrative city contracts to his longtime political cronies."

Strong
associate
pal
chum
cohort
companion
henchman
comrade
confidant
sidekick
accomplice

Opposites of crony

The opposite of crony shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

foe
enemy
adversary
antagonist
rival
opponent
stranger
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• Nearby Words

croissant
crone
cronus
crony
cronyism
crook
crooked

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crony. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crony
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