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champion
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of CHAMPION
1
the person who comes in first in a competition <the champion of the national spelling bee>
Related Words cochampion, cowinner; placer; finalist, quarterfinalist, semifinalist; medalist (or medallist), prizewinner; megastar, star, superstar; world-beater
Near Antonyms loser
2
a person who actively supports or favors a cause <she's the biggest champion of budget reform in the Congress>
Synonyms advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
Related Words loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart; adherent, cohort, disciple, follower; interpreter; applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
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