CRONYISM Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word cronyism. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CRONYISM
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| bias | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation • a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric adjective satellite • slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric verb • influence in an unfair way • cause to be biased | ||||||
| cabal | nounn | |||||
noun • a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue • a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) verb • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||
| collusion | nounn | |||||
noun • secret agreement • agreement on a secret plot | ||||||
| corruption | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony) | ||||||
| discrimination | nounn | |||||
noun • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | ||||||
| favoritism | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to favor some person or group • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice | ||||||
| graft | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient • the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage • the act of grafting something onto something else verb • cause to grow together parts from different plants • place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient | ||||||
| injustice | nounn | |||||
noun • an unjust act • the practice of being unjust or unfair | ||||||
| nepotism | nounn | |||||
noun • favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) | ||||||
| partiality | nounn | |||||
noun • a predisposition to like something • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||
| partisanship | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||
| patronage | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • customers collectively • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient • (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support • the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers verb • support by being a patron of • be a regular customer or client of | ||||||
| unfairness | nounn | |||||
noun • partiality that is not fair or equitable • injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards • an unjust act | ||||||