Backer and Flunky

Backer

Backer noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.

Flunky and backer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flunky" instead a noun "Backer".

Nearby Words: backing, backed

Flunky

Flunky noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.

Backer and flunky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backer" instead a noun "Flunky".

Nearby Words: flunkey, flunk, flunking, flunked
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