sympathizer
Translation
supporter, well-wisher
Examples
He was known as a government sympathizer.
He was known as a government sympathizer.
Grammar Patterns
((of/with sth.)) a person who supports or agrees with (sth.) He is a sympathizer of the movement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supporter, partisan, follower; Antonyms: opponent, adversary
Etymology
From the verb 'sympathize' + the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
A sympathiz**er** is a p**er**son who sympathizes. The '-er' suffix makes it a noun for a person.