Comrade and Confederate

Comrade

Comrade noun - A person frequently seen in the company of another.
Usage example: the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades, are wanted for questioning by the police

Confederate is a synonym for comrade in fellow topic. In some cases you can use "Confederate" instead a noun "Comrade", when it comes to topics like companion, ally, compatriot.

Nearby Words: comradely, comradeship

Confederate

Confederate noun - One associated with another in wrongdoing.
Usage example: the police were able to track down his confederates once the thief started talking

Comrade is a synonym for confederate in fellow topic. You can use "Comrade" instead a noun "Confederate".

How words are described

wounded wounded comrade wounded confederate
former former comrade former confederate
Cite this Source
Confederate and Comrade. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/comrade/confederate
Comrade & Confederate. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/comrade/confederate>.
Confederate or Comrade. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/comrade/confederate.
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