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pawn Synonyms

Another word for pawn

Choosing another word for pawn depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person used or manipulated by others to further their own purposes.

Usage Example

"The young clerk realized he had been used as a mere puppet in the corporate rivalry."

Strongest
puppet
Strong
dupe
tool
stooge
cat's-paw
instrument
plaything

• verb (Context 2)

To deposit an object with a pawnbroker as security for money lent.

Usage Example

"During the economic downturn, he had to hock his camera to pay the month's rent."

Strongest
hock
pledge
Strong
mortgage

• noun (Context 3)

The state of being deposited or held as security for a loan, or an object left in such a state.

Usage Example

"His grandfather's pocket watch remained in pledge until he received his monthly wages."

Strongest
pledge
Strong
collateral
security
guaranty
Weak
hostage

Opposites of pawn

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

redeem
mastermind
leader
boss
See all opposites of pawn

• Nearby Words

pavlova
pavonia
paw
pawn
pawnbroker
pawnbroking
pawnee

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