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white knight
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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 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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