adherent

The word “adherent” has 3 syllables: ad-her-ent

It's pronounced as /ədˈhɪrənt/

What is synonym and antonym for adherent?

In the thesaurus, “adherent” has 70 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for adherent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for adherent

acolyte
adhesive
admirer
advocate
apostle
apparatchik
backer
camp follower
champion
clingy
convert
cultist
devotee
disciple
enthusiast
epigone
faithful
fan
flunkey
flunkie
flunky
follower
gelatinous
gluey
glutinous
gooey
gummy
hanger-on
henchman
idealogue
ideologist
ideologue
idolater
idolator
lackey
lickspittle
liege man
loyalist
minion
missionary
myrmidon
partisan
partizan
pitchy
proselytizer
pupil
ropey
ropy
satellite
scholar
sectarian
soldier
sticky
stooge
student
supporter
sycophant
syrupy
tacky
tarry
tenacious
toady
viscid
viscous
votarist
votary
worshiper
worshipper
yes-man
zealot

Antonyms for adherent

apostate
coryphaeus
defector
leader
nonadhesive
nonviscous
renegade
traitor
turncoat

Meanings of adherent

noun
1. A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.
adjective
1. Adhesive, sticking to something.
2. Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
3. Attaching or pressing against a different organ.

Example Sentences

He is a passionate adherent of minimalist design.
Each adherent must follow the group’s strict code of conduct.
The philosophy gained another loyal adherent last year.
As an adherent of the movement, she supports its goals fully.
The new policy found at least one outspoken adherent on the committee.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adherent, such as: acolyte, adhesive, admirer, advocate, apostate, apostle, apparatchik.

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