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adherent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of adherent

tending to adhere to objects upon contact
  • The bandage is made from a mildly adherent fiber.
Synonyms of adherent

adhesive, clingy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, sticky, tacky, tenacious, viscid
Words Related to adherent

gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous

pitchy, tarry
Near Antonyms of adherent

nonviscous
Antonyms of adherent

nonadhesive

adherent

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of adherent

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
  • one of the philosopher's adherents
Synonyms of adherent

acolyte, convert, disciple, follower, partisan (also partizan), pupil, votarist, votary
Words Related to adherent

apostle, missionary, proselytizer, soldier

faithful, loyalist

advocate, backer, champion, supporter

protégé, scholar, student

ideologist, ideologue (also idealogue), sectarian

admirer, cultist, devotee, enthusiast, fan, idolater (or idolator), worshipper (or worshiper), zealot

apparatchik, camp follower, flunky (also flunkey), hanger-on, henchman, lackey, lickspittle, minion, stooge, sycophant, toady, yes-man
Near Antonyms of adherent

apostate, defector, renegade, traitor, turncoat
Antonyms of adherent

leader

Synonym Discussion of adherent

follower, adherent, disciple, partisan mean one who gives full loyalty and support to another. follower may apply to people who attach themselves either to the person or beliefs of another.
    • an evangelist and his followers
adherent suggests a close and persistent attachment.
    • adherents to Marxism
disciple implies a devoted allegiance to the teachings of one chosen as a master.
    • disciples of Gandhi
partisan suggests a zealous often prejudiced attachment.
    • partisans of the President

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