Synonyms of hangers-on

hangers-on

noun

plural of hanger-on

as in parasites

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return

almost overnight, the singer was a star, and almost overnight, he was surrounded by hangers-on who wanted something

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parasites
• henchmen
• sponges
• leeches
• freeloaders
• dependents
• spongers
• moochers
• free riders
• bloodsuckers
• flunkeys
• sycophants
• idlers
• lackeys
• misers
• toadies
• deadbeats
• yes-men
• flunkies
• satellites
• stooges
• cheapskates
• pikers
• skinflints
• tightwads
• scrooges
• niggards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporters
• benefactors
• philanthropists