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单词 tub-thumpers
释义

tub-thumper

noun

tub-thump·​er ˈtəb-ˌthəm-pər How to pronounce tub-thumper (audio)
: a vociferous supporter (as of a cause)
tub-thump
ˈtəb-ˌthəmp How to pronounce tub-thumper (audio)
verb

Synonyms

  • advocate
  • advocator
  • apostle
  • backer
  • booster
  • champion
  • espouser
  • exponent
  • expounder
  • friend
  • gospeler
  • gospeller
  • herald
  • hierophant
  • high priest
  • paladin
  • promoter
  • proponent
  • protagonist
  • supporter
  • true believer
  • white knight
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Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

tub-thumpers

noun

plural of tub-thumper
as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause changes that came about only because of the relentless clamor of the group's tub-thumpers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • proponents
  • advocates
  • supporters
  • advocators
  • white knights
  • exponents
  • gospellers
  • high priests
  • true believers
  • promoters
  • espousers
  • boosters
  • friends
  • protagonists
  • gospelers
  • apostles
  • champions
  • hierophants
  • paladins
  • expounders
  • heralds
  • backers
  • adherents
  • stalwarts
  • loyalists
  • fellow travelers
  • interpreters
  • disciples
  • partizans
  • followers
  • cohorts
  • partisans
  • applauders
  • cheerleaders
  • encouragers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • opponents
  • enemies
  • antagonists
  • adversaries
  • rivals
  • foes
  • critics
  • belittlers
  • faultfinders
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