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- pronunciation:
- kro
ni
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
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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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| related words: |
colleague, company, comrade |
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