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zealot

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of zealot

one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause

zealots on both sides of the issue resorted to name-calling and scare tactics

Synonyms of zealot

crusader, fanatic, ideologue (also idealogue), militant, partisan (also partizan), red hot, true believer

Words Related to zealot

dreamer, idealist, visionary

cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, idolizer, votary

addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, bug, devotee, enthusiast, fan, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué (also habitue), head, hound, junkie (also junky), lover, maniac, maven (also mavin), nut, sucker

advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, patron, promoter, stalwart, supporter

booster, rooter, well-wisher

Near Antonyms of zealot

dabbler, dilettante

Antonyms of zealot

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