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LACKEYS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word lackeys. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word lackeys. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LACKEYS

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followers
nounn
noun

• a group of followers or enthusiasts

attendants
nounn
noun

• someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

• a person who is present and participates in a meeting

• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

adjective satellite

• being present (at a meeting or event, etc.)

• occurring with or following as a consequence

flunkeys
nounn
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

• a person of unquestioning obedience

henchmen
nounn
noun

• someone who assists in a plot

minions
nounn
noun

• a servile or fawning dependant

servants
nounn
noun

• a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

• in a subordinate position

lickspittle
nounn
noun

• A fawning toady; a base sycophant.

• (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.

verb

• To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

crawler
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

• a person who crawls or creeps along the ground

• terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers

flunkey
nounn
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

• a person of unquestioning obedience

flunky
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

• a person of unquestioning obedience

sycophant
nounn
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

toady
nounn
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Best Hypernyms For LACKEYS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lackeys, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
adulator flatterer retainer servant

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