sympathizer

UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzə/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɚ/

Translations

sympathizernoun
sympathizers
pl
UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzə/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɚ/
He was known as a sympathizer of the environmental movement.
Он был известен как сторонник экологического движения.
The group was looking for sympathizers to support their cause.
Группа искала сочувствующих, чтобы поддержать их дело.
sympathizeradjective
UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzə/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzər/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., sympathizer groups) to denote association with supporters of a cause.

Definitions

sympathizernoun
A person who agrees with or actively supports a particular sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
The politician was known to be a sympathizer with the environmental movement.
A person who supports or approves of a group or cause, especially one that is controversial or opposed by others.
During the conflict, many were accused of being sympathizers of the rebel forces.
A person who feels or expresses sympathy for another's misfortune.
Friends and sympathizers gathered to comfort the grieving family.
sympathizeradjective
Attributive: relating to or composed of people who sympathize with a cause, group, or ideology.
Sympathizer networks were closely monitored by the authorities.