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kingmaker Synonyms

Another word for kingmaker

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• noun (Context 1)

A person or group that possesses great political or social influence and is able to bring candidates to power without holding office themselves.

Usage Example

"With neither major party winning an outright majority, the leader of the small centrist faction suddenly found himself in the role of powerbroker."

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powerbroker
power broker

Opposites of kingmaker

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

pawn
puppet
figurehead
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• Nearby Words

kinglet
kinglike
kingly
kingmaker
kingpin
kings river
kingship

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kingmaker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kingmaker
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