Hireling

Synonyms of hireling

• mercenary
• contractor
• freelancer

Antonyms of hireling

• employee
• staff
• permanent

Collocations of hireling

mercenary

Frequency: 70 %

The mercenary hired by the army was only in it for the money.

lackey

Frequency: 60 %

The lackey followed his boss's orders without question.

minion

Frequency: 50 %

The evil villain's minions carried out his wicked plans.

pawn

Frequency: 45 %

The pawn in the scheme was unaware of the true intentions.

hireling soldier

Frequency: 40 %

The hireling soldier fought bravely in the battle, despite not being loyal to the cause.

Idiomatic Expressions for hireling

• Phrase: hireling of the rich
  Meaning: someone who works for the wealthy or powerful, often at the expense of their own values or beliefs
  Usage: The celebrity was criticized for being a hireling of the rich, promoting products solely for financial gain.