Antonyms for cronies

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kroh-nee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkroʊ ni

Definition of cronies

Origin : 1660s, Cambridge student slang, probably from Greek khronios "long-lasting," from khronos "time" (see chrono-), and with a sense of "old friend," or "contemporary."

noun ally, companion

Example sentences :

"Wait until I throw in the other gear," he added to his cronies in a low voice.
Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout » by Victor Appleton

Is it suspicion that she has had you at her studio to make a Roman holiday for her friends and cronies?
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

But the manner of the cronies changed toward him nevertheless.
Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine

Sunday as it was, Capt'n Davy's cronies came as usual at nightfall.
Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine

Returning in about a twelvemonth, he resumed his old seat, among his cronies.
Extract from : « The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; » by Various

I dare say he is like his name—one of your father's cronies—a drinker and a swearer.
Extract from : « The Carpenter's Daughter » by Anna Bartlett Warner

"I hope that ain't Andy Foger or any of his cronies," he said to himself.
Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Motor-boat » by Victor Appleton

Bill Glutts and his cronies had gone ahead, as already stated.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys on a Hunt » by Arthur M. Winfield (Edward Stratemeyer)

With Glutts were Codfish, Carncross, and three other of the bully's cronies.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys on a Hunt » by Arthur M. Winfield (Edward Stratemeyer)

By striking a balance, the two cronies each obtained what he wanted.
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter in London » by William Roberts

Synonyms for cronies

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