sympathizer

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support doesn't have many sympathizers since everyone knows he brought his troubles on himself Synonyms abettor (also abetter), backer, bedfellow, confederate, fellow traveler, supporter, allyRelated Words empathizer, well-wisher; accessory (also accessary), accomplice, coalitionist, collaborationist, collaborator; adjunct, assistant, coadjutor, helper; associate, cohort, colleague, fellow, partner; buddy, chum, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate, palNear Antonyms belittler, detractor; adversary, enemy, foe, opponent