Synonyms for

Cheney

Verb / ˈtʃeɪni: / Another word for cheney — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cheney is a surname that means 'oak wood'

Synonyms & similar words

Oakley Chesney Cheyne Chen Chenier Chene Cheneyr Chenney Chenier Chenault Chesnay Chesnaud Chesne Chevney Chenay Chesnie Chesneaux Chesnut Chesnutt Chenier

Common collocations

  • Dick Cheney
  • Vice President Cheney
  • Cheney's policies
  • Cheney administration
  • Cheney doctrine
  • Cheney's influence
  • Cheney's legacy

Word family

noun Cheney

Usage note

Cheney is primarily known as a proper noun referring to a specific American politician. It does not have general synonyms or antonyms in common usage.

Example sentences

  1. The Cheney family went on a vacation to Hawaii.
  2. I saw Cheney at the grocery store yesterday.
  3. Cheney is a common surname in the United States.
  4. The company was founded by Mr. Cheney in 1985.
  5. Cheney's dog is always barking at night.

Quotes

  • 'I believe that the freedom of man is inextricably tied to the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, and Cheney's attempt to silence his critics violates both.' - Harry Reid
  • 'Cheney's a different breed altogether. He's the devil. I feel very strongly about that.' - Harry Whittington
  • 'I'm a war president. I make decisions here in the Oval Office in foreign-policy matters with war on my mind... Every morning, I get a brief from the CIA on the world's hot spots. Cheney comes in at about 8:30 a.m. and he briefs me on the intel.' - George W. Bush

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