champion | Definition of champion

champion

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of champion

to promote the interests or cause of

he has always championed the protection of abused animals

Synonyms of champion

advocate, back, endorse (also indorse), patronize, plump (for), plunk (for) or plonk (for) , support

Words Related to champion

adopt, embrace, espouse

abet, aid, assist, help, prop (up), second, side (with)

backstop, bolster, boost, buttress, reinforce (also reenforce)

advance, forward, further

plug, preach, talk up

bail out, deliver, rescue, save

Phrases Synonymous with champion

go in for, go to bat for, hold a brief for, stand up for, stick up for

Near Antonyms of champion

baffle, foil, frustrate, interfere, oppose, sabotage, thwart

desert, disappoint, fail, let down