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crony

cro·ny

crony

 
 
pronunciation:
kro ni
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: cronies
definition: a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively).
The corrupt leader and his cronies became rich as the nation's people became poor.He and his cronies are having their Friday night poker game.
synonyms:
buddy, chum, comrade, friend, mate, pal, sidekick
similar words:
ally, associate, cohort, companion, confidant, familiar, intimate, partner, shadow
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