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cronyism Synonyms

Another word for cronyism

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• noun (Context 1)

The improper appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications.

Usage Example

"The administration faced severe criticism for favoritism after awarding lucrative contracts to the mayor's longtime friends."

Strongest
favoritism
Strong
nepotism
partiality
patronage
partisanship
Weak
bias

Opposites of cronyism

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

meritocracy
impartiality
objectivity
fairness
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• Nearby Words

crone
cronus
crony
cronyism
crook
crooked
crookedly

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