ACTIVISTS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

activists

noun

plural of activist

as in supporters

a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists

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Recent Examples of activists There is no sign that anyone but Khanna or Ocasio-Cortez is moving towards a new Gaza answer that activists might prefer. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Rowling has been staunchly critical of transgender rights activists, funding legal efforts to protect women’s rights and penning X/Twitter posts that are considered to be attacks by the trans community. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026 Former Premier Jason Kenney said the independence movement gained influence within the party as activists angry over COVID-19 restrictions, some influenced by conspiracy theories, embraced separatism. — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 The pandemic supercharged a separatist movement long fueled by Western alienation — resentment of Ottawa over federal power and energy policies — drawing in activists angry over COVID-19 restrictions, some influenced by conspiracy theories. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Before dawn that day, activists vandalized an administration building. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 The demonstrations have also raised questions about whether Islamist groups and pro-Palestinian activists are seeking to use the unrest to advance broader ideological causes. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The buildout has faced backlash from communities and activists who argue such projects would raise utility costs for locals and consume significant amounts of water. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Tindall said civil rights and community activists had been in this kind of setting at least 20 times to discuss their concerns. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

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supporters

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Student groups protesting since mid-September through school blockades have urged supporters to join them.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
An hour before a ball was even kicked on Sunday afternoon, the beating of drums and chanting from the River Guard supporters group could be heard loud and clear from the locker rooms at the Boas Soccer Complex.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

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