Synonyms of bedfellow

bedfellow

noun

ˈbed-ˌfe-(ˌ)lō 

as in supporter

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

a child-welfare cause that has made bedfellows of activists who are normally on opposite ends of the political spectrum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporter
• ally
• colleague
• friend
• sympathizer
• confidant
• associate
• abettor
• partner
• assistant
• accomplice
• backer
• fellow traveler
• collaborator
• confederate
• buddy
• companion
• fellow
• accessory
• adjunct
• helper
• familiar
• pal
• coadjutor
• chum
• comrade
• crony
• intimate
• empathizer
• well-wisher
• collaborationist
• cohort
• mate
• coalitionist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• detractor
• adversary
• foe
• opponent
• belittler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bedfellow

Fashion and the art world have long been bedfellows, and haute couture in particular is as close to art as fashion gets, but there’s something else going on. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Politics and sport have always been uneasy bedfellows, but until recently referees and other sport officials have rarely been dragged into the public discourse. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 July 2026

After the medical drama ended, Laurie returned to his comedy roots with a recurring role on Veep, developing a fiercely antagonistic chemistry with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Selina Meyer as her running mate/rival/occasional bedfellow. — Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 July 2026

Stratton has found herself with strange bedfellows in Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to counter Cargill’s alliance with Michin and B-Fab. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026