noun
sympathizer
Sympathizer (noun) means a person who supports or shares understanding with a cause, side, or movement. Example: “He was suspected of being a sympathizer of the rebel movement.”
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A person who supports or shares understanding with a cause, side, or movement.
"He was suspected of being a sympathizer of the rebel movement."
"Party sympathizers gathered outside the courthouse."
How to use sympathizer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who supports a cause or shares its feelings, even without being an official member.
UK vs US
British English typically spells this "sympathiser."
Common pairings
a sympathizer of
known sympathizer
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Word forms
- Plural
- sympathizers
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He was suspected of being a _____ of the rebel movement.
Etymology
From sympathize + -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sympathizer
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What does “sympathizer” mean?
The word “sympathizer” means a person who supports or shares understanding with a cause, side, or movement. In plain terms, someone who supports a cause or shares its feelings, even without being an official member.
How do you use “sympathizer” in a sentence?
Here is “sympathizer” used in a sentence: “He was suspected of being a sympathizer of the rebel movement.”
What part of speech is “sympathizer”?
“Sympathizer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sympathizer?
"sympathizer" (noun) means a person who supports or shares understanding with a cause, side, or movement.
