hangers-on

The word “hangers-on” has 3 syllables: hang-ers-on

It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋərz ɒn/

What is synonym and antonym for hangers-on?

In the thesaurus, “hangers-on” has 57 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hangers-on along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hangers-on

adherents
associates
attendants
audience
bloodsuckers
cheapskates
circle
clientage
clientele
companions
company
cortege
coterie
court
courtiers
deadbeats
dependents
entourage
escort
fans
flunkeys
flunkies
following
free riders
freeloaders
group
groupies
henchmen
idlers
lackeys
leeches
misers
moochers
niggards
parasites
patronage
patrons
pikers
public
retainers
retinue
rout
satellites
scrooges
skinflints
spongers
sponges
staff
stooges
suite
support
supporters
sycophants
tightwads
toadies
train
yes-men

Antonyms for hangers-on

benefactors
disbelievers
leader
opposition
philanthropists
supporters

Meanings of hangers-on

noun
1. Someone who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service.
2. An onsetter.

Example Sentences

The wealthy businessman was constantly surrounded by hangers-on hoping to gain favors.
The movie star complained about the constant attention from hangers-on who followed her everywhere.
At the party, there were so many hangers-on trying to get close to the famous guests.
The politician’s office was filled with hangers-on who wanted to be seen in the spotlight.
The celebrity disliked the hangers-on who only appeared when there was something to gain.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hangers-on, such as: adherents, associates, attendants, audience, benefactors, bloodsuckers, cheapskates.

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