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backers

noun , plural of backer

Synonyms and 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 of backers

advocates, advocators, apostles, boosters, champions, espousers, exponents, expounders, friends, gospelers (or gospellers), heralds, hierophants, high priests, paladins, promoters, proponents, protagonists, supporters, true believers, tub-thumpers, white knights

Words Related to backers

loyalists, partisans (also partizans), stalwarts

adherents, cohorts, disciples, followers

interpreters

applauders, cheerleaders, encouragers, fellow travelers

Near Antonyms of backers

enemies, foes, rivals

belittlers, critics, faultfinders

Antonyms of backers

adversaries, antagonists, opponents

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 of backers

guarantors, patrons, sponsors, sureties

Words Related to backers

chaperones (or chaperons)

advocates, champions, supporters

angels, benefactors, underwriters

coaches, mentors, teachers

cosponsors (or co-sponsors)

cosignatories, cosigners

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 of backers

abettors (also abetters), allies, bedfellows, confederates, fellow travelers, supporters, sympathizers

Words Related to backers

empathizers, well-wishers

accessories (also accessaries), accomplices, coalitionists, collaborationists, collaborators

adjuncts, assistants, coadjutors, helpers

associates, cohorts, colleagues, fellows, partners

buddies, chums, companions, comrades, confidants, cronies, familiars, friends, intimates, mates, pals

Near Antonyms of backers

belittlers, detractors

adversaries, enemies, foes, opponents

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