AGONY AUNT Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase agony aunt. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| adviser | nounn | |||||
noun • an expert who gives advice | ||||||
| confidante | nounn | |||||
noun • a female confidant | ||||||
| consultant | nounn | |||||
noun • an expert who gives advice | ||||||
| counselor | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who gives advice about problems • someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp • a lawyer who pleads cases in court | ||||||
| friend | nounn | |||||
noun • a person you know well and regard with affection and trust • a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) • an associate who provides cooperation or assistance • a person with whom you are acquainted • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. | ||||||
| guide | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • someone employed to conduct others • someone who shows the way by leading or advising • something that offers basic information or instruction • a model or standard for making comparisons • someone who can find paths through unexplored territory • a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something verb • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • take somebody somewhere • be a guiding or motivating force or drive • use as a guide • pass over, across, or through | ||||||
| helper | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | ||||||
| listener | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • someone who listens attentively | ||||||
| mentor | nounn | |||||
noun • a wise and trusted guide and advisor verb • serve as a teacher or trusted counselor | ||||||
| support | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
