What are some opposite words for advocate?
Antonyms for advocate
ˈæd vəˌkeɪt; -kɪt, -ˌkeɪtad·vo·cate
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term advocate.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
advocate
Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to increased activity or further advance in the doing of it; one abets by giving sympathy, countenance, or substantial aid to the doing of that which is already projected or in process of commission. Abet and instigate apply either to persons or actions, incite to persons only; one incites a person to an action. A clergyman will advocate the claims of justice, aid the poor, encourage the despondent, support the weak, uphold the constituted authorities; but he will not incite to a quarrel, instigate a riot, or abet a crime. The originator of a crime often instigates or incites others to abet him in it, or one may instigate or incite others to a crime in the commission of which he himself takes no active part. Compare HELP.
Antonyms:
baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstructSynonyms:
abet, aid, assist, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
advocatenoun
Antonyms:
opponent, adversary, discountenancer, accuser, impugner, gainsayerSynonyms:
pleader, counsellor, upholder, propagator, promoter, supporter, countenancer, defender, maintainer
Princeton's WordNet
advocate, advocator, proponent, exponentnoun
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Synonyms:
counselor-at-law, pleader, exponent, power, counsellor, index, counsel, counselor, advocator, proponentadvocate, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleaderverb
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Synonyms:
counselor-at-law, pleader, exponent, counsellor, counsel, counselling, counselor, advocator, direction, counseling, proponent, guidancerecommend, urge, advocateverb
push for something
"The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
Synonyms:
inspire, exhort, root on, press, preach, commend, urge, urge on, recommend, pep up, barrack, cheerpreach, advocateverb
speak, plead, or argue in favor of
"The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
advocatenoun
Synonyms:
defender, apologist, vindicator, propagandist, upholder, promoter
How to use advocate in a sentence?
Our young people, including 16- and 17-year-olds, continue to fight and advocate for so many issues that they are passionate about from gun safety to the climate crisis, they have been tremendously engaged on policies affecting their lives and their futures.
They are popular and their policies are popular, they advocate change and radical reforms. So the youth who are frustrated with the stagnation of the country, they want to see a real change. And Thanathorn is kind of their hope, represents something new, speaks their own language and can connect to the youth.
A principled stand, however, often requires a pragmatic outlook in order to meet with success. I look forward to new beginnings in the 116th Congress, where with leadership's help, I will continue to advocate for these changes so that this body can better fulfill its constitutional roles.
We need another strong ambassador who will not only advocate for the United States, but also be a staunch voice for global human rights and democracy, i have no doubt Kelly Craft will faithfully represent the United States and I look forward to working with her as she assumes her new role.
We've been helping parents advocate, and now we've filed this lawsuit on behalf of students like Ellah because no young person should be segregated or punished or made to feel how Ella is just for trying to access their in-person education in the United States of America.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#7451 | advocate | |
#9071 | opponent | |
#12366 | expose | |
#18159 | deter | |
#20138 | discourage | |
#22854 | hinder | |
#24833 | adversary | |
#29400 | impede | |
#31947 | disapprove | |
#36830 | counteract | |
#39730 | obstruct | |
#40292 | denounce | |
#41205 | baffle | |
#49040 | frustrate | |
#55269 | accuser | |
#59581 | confound | |
#63455 | dissuade | |
#311709 | disconcert |
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