apostle | Definition of apostle

Synonyms and Antonyms of apostle

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

a fervent apostle of universal health care

Synonyms of apostle

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

Words Related to apostle

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of apostle

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms of apostle

adversary, antagonist, opponent