Synonyms of supporters

supporters

noun

plural of supporter

1

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponents
• advocates
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• friends
• boosters
• protagonists
• apostles
• champions
• backers
• adherents
• loyalists
• true believers
• paladins
• white knights
• high priests
• expounders
• hierophants
• heralds
• tub-thumpers
• espousers
• stalwarts
• followers
• disciples
• gospelers
• interpreters
• partisans
• cheerleaders
• cohorts
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• adversaries
• enemies
• antagonists
• foes
• critics
• rivals
• faultfinders
• belittlers

2

as in allies

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

• allies
• sympathizers
• colleagues
• friends
• associates
• confederates
• backers
• assistants
• fellow travelers
• abettors
• confidants
• partners
• bedfellows
• collaborators
• buddies
• accomplices
• helpers
• well-wishers
• fellows
• comrades
• accessories
• companions
• pals
• cohorts
• collaborationists
• empathizers
• chums
• cronies
• adjuncts
• coadjutors
• coalitionists
• intimates
• familiars
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detractors
• enemies
• opponents
• foes
• adversaries
• belittlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supporters

Video from Reuters shows Houthi supporters in Yemen gathering in the capital Sanaa on Monday night praising the naval blockade. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Each was cast as the antagonist in the game that saw England’s exit, prompting invective from rival supporters on their return and a siege mentality in Manchester. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

After reports of a lousy atmosphere during Argentina’s narrow victory over Egypt, in the round of sixteen, there were rumors that hundreds of hard-core supporters had been flown to Atlanta, to pep things up in the stadium. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

While Rodriguez and other supporters have pushed to preserve the unit, critics of expanding Sheriff’s Office funding argue that the county should instead invest in social and community services. — Reeti Malhotra july 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

The Cape Verde supporters also erupted in the 62nd minute when their beloved 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha denied Messi at point-blank range. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Advertisement The legislation had been one of the few major foreign policy initiatives drawing support from both parties, owing in large part to Graham's longstanding relationships with both Republican hawks and Democratic supporters of Ukraine. — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026

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