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UPHOLDERS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word upholders. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word upholders. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UPHOLDERS

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allies
nounn
noun

• an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy

• the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

• in World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers

advocates
nounn
noun

• a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

verb

• push for something

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

caretakers
nounn
noun

• a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

• an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily

champions
nounn
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

defenders
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

• a fighter who holds out against attack

guards
nounn
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

maintainers
nounn
noun

• someone who upholds or maintains

patrons
nounn
noun

• a regular customer

• the proprietor of an inn

• someone who supports or champions something

promoters
nounn
noun

• someone who is an active supporter and advocate

• a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments

protectors
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

sponsors
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who supports or champions something

• an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)

verb

• assume sponsorship of

• assume responsibility for or leadership of

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

supporters
nounn
noun

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who supports or champions something

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)

• a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

maintainer
nounn
noun

• someone who upholds or maintains

sustainer
nounn
noun

• someone who upholds or maintains

Best Hypernyms For UPHOLDERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upholders, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
admirer booster champion friend protagonist supporter advocates champions defenders guarantors promoters proponents protectors supporters

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