| Main Entry: | ally |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something united with another, especially by treaty |
Synonyms: |
accessory, accomplice, associate, co-worker, coadjutor, collaborator, colleague, confederate, friend, helper, partner |
Antonyms: |
antagonist, enemy |
| Main Entry: | accomplice |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper, especially in committing a crime |
Synonyms: |
abettor, accessory, aid, aide, ally, assistant, associate, co-conspirator, collaborator, colleague, confederate, conspirator, insider, partner, plant*, stall* |
Antonyms: |
adversary, enemy, opponent |
| Main Entry: | affiliate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | associate or be associated with a larger organization |
Synonyms: |
ally, amalgamate, annex, associate, band together, combine, come aboard, confederate, connect, form connection, go partners, hook up, incorporate, join, line up, plug into, relate*, team up, throw in with, tie up, unite |
Antonyms: |
disjoin, separate, stay away |
| Main Entry: | align |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | join; bring to agreement |
Synonyms: |
affiliate, agree, ally, associate, cooperate, enlist, follow, join sides, sympathize |
Antonyms: |
disjoin |
| Main Entry: | amalgamate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | blend |
Synonyms: |
admix, alloy, ally, coalesce, combine, come together, compound, consolidate, fuse, hook up with, incorporate, integrate, interface, intermix, join together, meld, merge, mingle, network, pool, team up, tie in, tie up, unite |
Antonyms: |
divide, separate |
| Main Entry: | assistant |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper |
Synonyms: |
abettor, accessory, accomplice, adherent, adjunct, aide, ally, appointee, apprentice, associate, attendant, auxiliary, backer, backup*, coadjutant, coadjutor, collaborator, colleague, companion, confederate, cooperator, deputy, fellow worker, flunky, follower, friend, gofer, help, helpmate, mate, partner, patron, peon*, representative, right-hand person, secretary, subordinate, supporter, temp, temporary worker |
| Main Entry: | associate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | colleague |
Synonyms: |
accessory, accomplice, affiliate, aid, ally, assistant, auxiliary, branch, buddy, chum, clubber, co-worker, cohort, collaborator, companion, compatriot, comrade, confederate, consort, cooperator, crony, fellow, friend, helper, joiner, kissing cousin, mate, offshoot, one of the folks, pal, pard, partner, peer, playmate, sidekick |
Antonyms: |
antagonist, competitor, enemy, foe, opponent, rival, stranger |
| Main Entry: | auxiliary |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper |
Synonyms: |
accessory, accomplice, adjutant, ally, assistant, associate, companion, confederate, crutch, partner, reserve, subordinate, supporter |
| Main Entry: | back |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | support |
Synonyms: |
abet, abide by, advocate, ally, angel*, assist, bankroll, boost, champion, countenance, encourage, endorse, favor, finance, give a boost, give a leg up, give a lift, go to bat for, grubstake, sanction, second, side with, sponsor, stake, stand behind, stick by, stick up for, subsidize, sustain, underwrite, uphold |
Antonyms: |
discourage, dissuade |
| Main Entry: | backer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | supporter |
Synonyms: |
advocate, ally, angel*, benefactor, champion, endorser, follower, grubstaker, meal ticket, money, patron, promoter, protagonist, sponsor, staker, underwriter, well-wisher |
Antonyms: |
antagonist, opponent, opposer |