Definitions
- Referring to a close friend or associate, often with a negative connotation. - Describing someone who is part of an exclusive group or clique. - Talking about someone who is loyal to a person in power and benefits from that relationship.
- Referring to a trusted friend or advisor who one can share personal information or secrets with. - Describing someone who is privy to confidential or sensitive information. - Talking about someone who is a close and trusted companion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a close relationship between two people.
- 2Both words imply a level of trust and familiarity.
- 3Both words can refer to someone who is part of a group or circle of friends.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who is loyal to another person.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Cronie has a negative connotation, while confidant has a positive connotation.
- 2Purpose: Confidant is someone who is trusted with personal or confidential information, while cronie is more general and can refer to any close friend or associate.
- 3Usage: Cronie is less formal and more colloquial than confidant.
- 4Trust: Confidant implies a higher level of trust than cronie.
- 5Association: Cronie is often associated with politics or business, while confidant can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Cronie and confidant both describe a close relationship between two people, but they differ in their connotation, purpose, usage, trust, and association. Cronie has a negative connotation and is often associated with politics or business, while confidant has a positive connotation and can be used in various contexts. A confidant is someone who is trusted with personal or confidential information, while a cronie is a general term for a close friend or associate.
