Thesaurus
Synonyms & Antonyms of backer
1
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
- backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
Synonyms for backer
Words Related to backer
Near Antonyms for backer
Antonyms for backer
2
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 for backer
Words Related to backer
3
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
- the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf
Synonyms for backer
- abettor
- (also abetter),
- ally,
- bedfellow,
- confederate,
- fellow traveler,
- supporter,
- sympathizer
Words Related to backer
Near Antonyms for backer
Learn More About backer
Cite this Entry
“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 1 Oct. 2022.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
The Great British Vocabulary Quiz
-
- Named after Sir Robert Peel, what are British police called?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Favorite New Words in the Dictionary
Level up your vocabulary with these newly added w...
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing Mega Quiz!
Test your visual vocabulary!
Take the quiz
-
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share backer