Pupil and Toady

Pupil

Pupil noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.
Usage example: to pupils of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, the shores of Walden Pond are hallowed ground

Toady and pupil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toady" instead a noun "Pupil".

Nearby Words: pupilage, pupilary

Toady

Toady noun - A person who flatters another in order to get ahead.
Usage example: no one liked the office toady, who spent most of her time complimenting the boss on what a great job he was doing

Pupil and toady are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pupil" instead a noun "Toady".

Nearby Words: toadying, toad, toadyism, toadied

How words are described

little little pupil little toady
personal personal pupil personal toady
official official pupil official toady
Cite this Source
Toady and Pupil. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pupil/toady
Pupil & Toady. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pupil/toady>.
Toady or Pupil. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pupil/toady.
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