white knight | Definition of white knight

Synonyms and Antonyms of white knight

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

a deserving cause in need of a charismatic white knight who will galvanize public support

Synonyms of white knight

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

Words Related to white knight

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of white knight

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms of white knight

adversary, antagonist, opponent