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Pawn

/ pɔ:n / Another word for pawn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

hock catspaw instrument soak

Synonyms by register

Formal

instrument tool minion subordinate

Informal

nobody small fry underling peon

Literary

chattel vassal foot soldier

Antonyms

leader master ruler king commander general officer

Common collocations

  • pawn in the game
  • chess pawn
  • human pawn
  • political pawn
  • pawn shop
  • pawn off
  • sell as pawn
  • be a pawn

Word family

noun pawn
verb pawn

Usage note

As a noun, 'pawn' often refers to someone or something used by others for their own advantage. As a verb, 'pawn' means to leave something as security for a loan.

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