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protagonist

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of protagonist

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism

Synonyms of protagonist

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

Words Related to protagonist

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of protagonist

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms of protagonist

adversary, antagonist, opponent

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