Synonyms of disciples

disciples

noun

plural of disciple

as in adherents

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

a circle of dedicated disciples who conscientiously wrote down everything the prophet said

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherents
• followers
• apostles
• partisans
• missionaries
• pupils
• supporters
• acolytes
• devotees
• votaries
• students
• scholars
• epigones
• soldiers
• admirers
• converts
• advocates
• fans
• liege men
• votarists
• protégés
• loyalists
• proselytizers
• sectarians
• worshippers
• ideologists
• minions
• cultists
• enthusiasts
• champions
• zealots
• idolaters
• sycophants
• henchmen
• faithfuls
• ideologues
• satellites
• lackeys
• camp followers
• myrmidons
• apparatchiks
• toadies
• backers
• hangers-on
• stooges
• flunkies
• yes-men
• lickspittles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaders
• traitors
• renegades
• defectors
• apostates
• turncoats
• coryphaei

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disciples

Earlier that evening during his last supper with his disciples, we are told Jesus himself had fervently prayed. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

The show lures corporate sponsors to the marketing mecca, where brands hope to convert experience seekers into true believers, eventually disciples. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

If anything, Young worships at the altar of rock ‘n’ roll, the concert an excuse to gather tens of thousands of his disciples for communal love of the ax. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

As the disciples ponder what to do next, a knock is heard at the door. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Ganni disciples might pair a leopard print dresses with chunky sneakers, or puff-sleeve blouses with track pants—both formulas that helped cement it as one of the leading forces behind CPHFW’s street style. — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Almost a century after the overthrow of the goddess Akaso and her kinfolk of local deities by the arrival of white missionaries, their disciples were stepping up to root out what was left. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

The Super Bowl champs replaced Kubiak with another one of Shanahan’s disciples. — ABC News, 24 July 2026