Synonyms of supporter

supporter

noun

1

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in ally

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ally
• sympathizer
• colleague
• friend
• confidant
• assistant
• backer
• partner
• associate
• bedfellow
• collaborator
• fellow traveler
• abettor
• confederate
• abetter
• accomplice
• fellow
• buddy
• helper
• companion
• collaborationist
• accessory
• comrade
• well-wisher
• pal
• empathizer
• adjunct
• coadjutor
• accessary
• chum
• cohort
• familiar
• coalitionist
• intimate
• crony
• mate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detractor
• enemy
• opponent
• adversary
• foe
• belittler