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crony

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun crony has 1 sense
  1. buddy, brother, chum, crony, pal, sidekick - a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
    --1 is a kind of friend
    --1 has particulars: cobber

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Crony

Noun - Sense 1: A close friend or companion, especially one who is involved in corrupt or shady business dealings.

Definition: A crony refers to a close associate or companion, typically someone who is involved in corrupt or dishonest activities, especially within the realm of business.

Example Sentence:

"The success of the corrupt businessman was greatly attributed to the unwavering loyalty of his crony, who facilitated illicit transactions on his behalf."

Noun - Sense 2: A long-standing close friend or ally, often used to refer to influential connections within a political or business context.

Definition: In a more general sense, crony can also denote a long-standing close friend or ally, particularly in the context of politics or business, who may possess influential connections or associations.

Example Sentence:

"The politician's rise to power was largely due to the support he received from his trusted crony, an influential business tycoon."

Adjective - Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of a crony.

Definition: When used as an adjective, crony describes something that is related to or exhibits the qualities associated with a crony, such as being involved in corruption or favoritism.

Example Sentence:

"The crony business practices of the company led to widespread public distrust."

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