words associated with adherents
Synonyms of adherent
adhesive: : tending to remain in association or memory
clingy: : having the quality of clinging to someone or something: such as
gluey: : any of various strong adhesive substances
glutinous: : having the quality of glue : gummy
gummy: : viscous , sticky
sticky: : adhesive
tacky: : somewhat sticky to the touch tacky varnish
tenacious: : not easily pulled apart : cohesive a tenacious metal
viscid: : having an adhesive quality : sticky
Words Related to adherent
gelatinous: : resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous a gelatinous precipitate
gooey: : a viscid or sticky substance
ropy: : capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous
ropey: : capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous
syrupy: : a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicated
viscous: : having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid viscous secretions viscous corn syrup
pitchy: : full of pitch : tarry pitchy wood/lumber
tarry: : to delay or be tardy in acting or doing
Near Antonyms of adherent
nonviscous: : not having or characterized by viscosity : not viscous a nonviscous fluid
Antonyms of adherent
nonadhesive: : not tending to stick : not adhesive a nonadhesive gauze dressing
Synonyms of adherent
acolyte: : one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties
convert: : to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another They tried to convert us to their way of thinking.
disciple: : one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another: such as
epigone: : follower , disciple
follower: : one in the service of another : retainer
liege man: : vassal
partisan: : a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
partizan: : a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
pupil: : a child or young person in school or in the charge of a tutor or instructor : student
votarist: : votary
votary: : devotee
Words Related to adherent
apostle: : one sent on a mission: such as
missionary: : a person undertaking a mission and especially a religious mission missionaries who strove to convert natives to Christianity
proselytizer: : to induce someone to convert to one’s faith
soldier: : one engaged in military service and especially in the army
faithful: : steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal a faithful friend
loyalist: : one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause, party, government, or sovereign
advocate: : one who pleads the cause of another
backer: : the rear part of the human body especially from the neck to the end of the spine
champion: : warrior , fighter a champion of his king
supporter: : one that supports or acts as a support: such as
protégé: : one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
scholar: : a person who attends a school or studies under a teacher : pupil
student: : scholar , learner
ideologist: : a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
ideologue: : an often blindly partisan advocate or adherent of a particular ideology
idealogue: : an often blindly partisan advocate or adherent of a particular ideology
sectarian: : of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
admirer: : to feel respect and approval for (someone or something) : to regard with admiration They all admired her courage.
cultist: : a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious (see spurious sense 2 )
devotee: : an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
enthusiast: : a person filled with enthusiasm: such as
fan: : any of various devices for winnowing grain
idolater: : a worshipper of idols
idolator: : a worshipper of idols
worshipper: : to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power
worshiper: : to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power
zealot: : a zealous person
apparatchik: : a member of a Communist apparat
camp follower: : a civilian (such as a prostitute) who follows a military unit to attend or exploit military personnel
flunky: : a liveried servant
flunkey: : a liveried servant
hanger-on: : one that hangs around a person, place, or institution especially for personal gain
henchman: : a squire or page to a person of high rank
lackey: : footman sense 2 , servant
lickspittle: : a fawning subordinate : toady
minion: : a servile dependent, follower, or underling He’s one of the boss’s minions .
myrmidon: : a member of a legendary Thessalian people who accompanied their king Achilles in the Trojan War
satellite: : a hired agent or obsequious follower : minion , sycophant
stooge: : one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal
sycophant: : a servile self-seeking flatterer
toady: : one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
yes-man: : a person who agrees with everything that is said
Near Antonyms of adherent
apostate: : one who commits apostasy
defector: : an imperfection that impairs worth or utility : shortcoming the grave defects in our foreign policy A defect prevented the DVD from playing properly.
renegade: : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
traitor: : one who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty
turncoat: : one who switches to an opposing side or party
Antonyms of adherent
coryphaeus: : the leader of a party or school of thought
leader: : something that leads: such as
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