Crony and Rival

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Crony

Crony noun - A person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.
Usage example: only my cronies can call me by my nickname
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Rival is an antonym for crony.
Nearby Words: crone, cronyism

Rival

Rival noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
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Crony is an antonym for rival.
Nearby Words: rivalry, rivaled, rivaling, rivalled
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How words are described

main main crony main rival
primary primary crony primary rival

Both words in one sentence

  • In the Carl Hiaasen book Flush Jasper is the son of the main antagonist, and serves as the protagonists jerkass rival, along with his crony Bull.
    Source: Hidden Depths / Literature
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