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tub-thump·er | \ ˈtəb-ˌthəm-pər 
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\Definition of tub-thumper
: a vociferous supporter (as of a cause)
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tub-thump \ ˈtəb-ˌthəmp \ verb
\ verbSynonyms & Antonyms for tub-thumper
Synonyms
- advocate,
- advocator,
- apostle,
- backer,
- booster,
- champion,
- espouser,
- exponent,
- expounder,
- friend,
- gospeler
- (or gospeller),
- herald,
- hierophant,
- high priest,
- paladin,
- promoter,
- proponent,
- protagonist,
- supporter,
- true believer,
- white knight
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