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hierophant

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of hierophant

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

as an early hierophant of birth control, Margaret Sanger had to face down often vehement opposition

Synonyms of hierophant

advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Words Related to hierophant

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of hierophant

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms of hierophant

adversary, antagonist, opponent

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