Synonyms of backer

backer

noun

1

as in supporter

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporter
• proponent
• advocate
• advocator
• exponent
• promoter
• booster
• friend
• protagonist
• apostle
• white knight
• champion
• paladin
• gospeller
• tub-thumper
• high priest
• true believer
• hierophant
• espouser
• adherent
• expounder
• stalwart
• herald
• gospeler
• loyalist
• partizan
• disciple
• follower
• interpreter
• cheerleader
• cohort
• partisan
• encourager
• fellow traveler
• applauder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponent
• enemy
• adversary
• antagonist
• foe
• rival
• critic
• belittler
• faultfinder

2

as in sponsor

a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing

all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sponsor
• patron
• supporter
• guarantor
• benefactor
• advocate
• surety
• teacher
• coach
• underwriter
• mentor
• champion
• chaperon
• cosponsor
• chaperone
• angel
• cosigner
• cosignatory

3

as in ally

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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