English Synonym Finder

hireling

Definitions

A person employed to do menial work, often implying a lack of loyalty or integrity.

Someone who works solely for financial gain, typically with a derogatory connotation.

Examples

The corrupt politician used a common hireling to carry out his dirty work.

He refused to be treated like a mere hireling who would do anything for a paycheck.

The mercenary was nothing more than a hireling, loyal only to the highest bidder.

Synonyms

mercenary employee underling servant minion henchman hack

Antonyms

employer master principal boss owner patron leader