supporters

Definitions

People who approve of and encourage a person, group, or cause.

Individuals who actively follow or cheer for a particular sports team.

Devices or structures that hold something in place or prevent it from falling.

Examples

The team's supporters cheered loudly as they scored the winning goal.

The political candidate addressed a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters.

Synonyms

advocates backers proponents allies champions adherents patrons

Antonyms

opponents adversaries critics detractors enemies rivals antagonists