Ally
Ally noun - Someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support.
Usage example: in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach
Nearby Words: allying, Allie
Buddy
Buddy noun - A person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.
Usage example: my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Cammy - Naruto went from being her target for assassination to her strange bedfellow ally, to her protector and roommate, to her love buddy.
Source: Fan Fic / The Newest Challenger -
Robot Buddy: The Desperado AI prototype in a chainsaw Robot Dog body, LQ-84i/Bladewolf, who becomes Raiden's ally after being released from Desperado's Restraining Bolt programming.
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Gentle Giant: Buddy, Lester's alien ally who helps him escape but leaves the fighting up to Lester until the very end.
Source: Video Game / Another World
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