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proponent

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars

Synonyms of proponent

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

Words Related to proponent

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of proponent

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms of proponent

adversary, antagonist, opponent

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