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Antonyms for hangeron
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : hang-er-on, -awn |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæŋ ərˈɒn, -ˈɔn |
Definition of hangeron
- As in inferior : noun person of lesser rank, importance
- As in minion : noun sycophant
- As in parasite : noun something that exists by taking from or depending on another
- As in sponge : noun moocher
- As in sycophant : noun person who caters to another
- As in toady : noun sycophant
- As in yes-person : noun sycophant
- As in camp follower : noun temporary supporter
- As in fifth wheel : noun somebody or something unnecessary
- As in barnacle : noun parasite
- As in adherent : noun supporter or follower
- As in follower : noun person who believes or has great interest
- As in groupie : noun devoted fan
- As in hanger-on : noun person who attends the powerful for status or benefit
- As in henchman : noun follower
Synonyms for hangeron
- abettor
- accessory
- accomplice
- acolyte
- addict
- adherent
- adjunct
- admirer
- adulator
- advocate
- aficionado
- aide
- ally
- apostle
- appendage
- apple polisher
- apple-polisher
- appointee
- apprentice
- ass-kisser
- assistant
- attendant
- auxiliary
- backer
- backscratcher
- backslapper
- backup
- barnacle
- believer
- bloodsucker
- bodyguard
- bootlicker
- brownnoser
- buff
- bum
- cadger
- card-carrying member
- client
- coadjutant
- coadjutor
- cohort
- collaborator
- colleague
- companion
- convert
- copycat
- crustacean
- deadbeat
- deadwood
- dependent
- deputy
- devotee
- disciple
- doormat
- doter
- enthusiast
- fan
- fancier
- fawner
- fellow worker
- flatterer
- flunky
- follower
- freak
- freeloader
- friend
- gal Friday
- girl Friday
- gofer
- groupie
- groveler
- habitué
- handshaker
- hanger-on
- hatchet man/woman
- help
- helper
- helpmate
- hireling
- idler
- imitator
- junior
- kiss-up
- lackey
- lagniappe
- leech
- man Friday
- member
- menial
- minion
- minor
- nuisance
- panhandler
- parasite
- participant
- partisan
- partner
- patron
- peon
- politician
- promoter
- proselyte
- protégé
- pupil
- puppet
- representative
- right-hand man/woman
- right-hand person
- satellite
- scrounger
- second banana
- secretary
- sectary
- servant
- sidekick
- slave
- spare
- spare tire
- sponge
- sponger
- stooge
- subaltern
- subject
- subordinate
- sucker
- superfluity
- supporter
- sycophant
- taker
- teacher's pet
- third wheel
- toady
- triviality
- truckler
- underling
- vassal
- votary
- worshiper
- yes-man/woman
- yes-person
- zealot
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