Synonyms for Mercenary
Definition of mercenary
- adjective
- marked by materialism
- serving for wages in a foreign army; "mercenary killers"
- profit oriented; "a commercial book"; "preached a mercantile and militant patriotism"- John Buchan; "a mercenary enterprise"; "a moneymaking business"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "mercenary"
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"Mercenary" in song lyrics
See how mercenary is used in real songs:
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"Drop it like hot, and call me ghetto call me mercenary"
Beelow f/ Thug Addict — I Wish U Would -
"The meaning of a modern day mercenary"
Bizzy Bone — Mercy Mary -
"Mercy Mary, mercenary"
Bizzy Bone — Mercy Mary