Entry Word: ally

Function: noun

Meaning: someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support <in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, Toby had a real ally in his coach>

Synonyms abettor (also abetter), backer, confederate, supporter, sympathizer

Related Words well-wisher; accessory, accomplice, collaborationist, collaborator; adjunct, assistant, coadjutor, helper; associate, cohort, colleague, fellow, partner; buddy, chum, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate, pal

Near Antonyms belittler, detractor; adversary, enemy, foe, opponent