Thesaurus
plural of backer
Synonyms & Antonyms of backers
1
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
- backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
Synonyms for backers
Words Related to backers
Near Antonyms for backers
Antonyms for backers
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 backers
Words Related to backers
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 backers
Words Related to backers
Near Antonyms for backers
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About backers
Cite this Entry
“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Difficult Spelling Words Quiz
-
- Which is the correct spelling?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Name that Thing: Musical Instruments
Can you correctly identify these musical instrume...
Take the quiz
-
Surprising Latin American Origins Behind Everyday Words
What treat did the Aztecs refer to as "bitter wat...
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question ...
Take the quiz
Share backers