Synonyms of backers

backers

noun

plural of backer

1

as in supporters

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporters
• proponents
• advocates
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• friends
• boosters
• protagonists
• apostles
• champions
• paladins
• white knights
• true believers
• high priests
• adherents
• espousers
• hierophants
• loyalists
• heralds
• tub-thumpers
• gospelers
• expounders
• stalwarts
• disciples
• followers
• interpreters
• partisans
• cohorts
• cheerleaders
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• enemies
• adversaries
• antagonists
• foes
• critics
• rivals
• belittlers
• faultfinders

2

as in sponsors

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

• sponsors
• patrons
• supporters
• benefactors
• guarantors
• advocates
• sureties
• teachers
• coaches
• mentors
• underwriters
• champions
• cosponsors
• angels
• chaperones
• cosigners
• cosignatories

3

as in allies

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

• supporters
• allies
• sympathizers
• colleagues
• friends
• confederates
• fellow travelers
• associates
• abettors
• bedfellows
• partners
• assistants
• confidants
• collaborators
• buddies
• accomplices
• helpers
• well-wishers
• accessories
• fellows
• pals
• cohorts
• comrades
• empathizers
• companions
• collaborationists
• chums
• coalitionists
• coadjutors
• cronies
• adjuncts
• intimates
• familiars
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detractors
• enemies
• opponents
• foes
• adversaries
• belittlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backers

But Proposition 36 backers are asking for money to largely create an alternative to existing systems — one that ends in punishment for those who fail. — Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Meanwhile, Kyiv has been able to turn to its European backers to make up for the lost aid. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

The Road Home‘s backers described Legend’s part as a starring role but did not specify the scope of the character’s place in the story further. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

The project, whose other backers include the Patel Family Office and Saudi’s AHQ Group, is part of a larger tide of capital flowing into Gulf oil infrastructure. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

The top two Democrats in California’s Legislature filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging claims made by backers of a proposition that would institute a voter ID requirement at the ballot box. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Blue-chip backers include Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital and Khosla Ventures, who have invested a total of $45 million at a valuation of $225 million. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

One of the key things that attracts backers is the tech’s ability to scale. — ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

An extended tabulation could hurt the party’s credibility and damage the nominee, South Carolina backers argued. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 July 2026