Synonyms of paladin

paladin

noun

ˈpa-lə-dən 

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

an idealistic paladin seeking better treatment for the homeless

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponent
• advocate
• supporter
• advocator
• exponent
• protagonist
• promoter
• friend
• apostle
• champion
• white knight
• hierophant
• booster
• espouser
• high priest
• true believer
• herald
• expounder
• backer
• gospeler
• tub-thumper
• adherent
• loyalist
• disciple
• stalwart
• interpreter
• follower
• partisan
• cheerleader
• cohort
• fellow traveler
• encourager
• applauder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• opponent
• adversary
• antagonist
• foe
• rival
• critic
• belittler
• faultfinder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paladin

Robertson is a different kind of paladin that also deserves admiration, Morris believes. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

In later Medieval chivalric literature, Charlemagne’s other nights are referred to as being the first paladins. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026

But newer players also love their tiefling warlocks and dragonborn paladins. — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

For the past three years, the paladin has answered the call, taking on the burgeoning challenge and collecting tokens along the path until every point has been reached. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025

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