acolytes
The word “acolytes” has 3 syllables: ac-o-lytes
It's pronounced as /ˈæk.ə.laɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for acolytes?
In the thesaurus, “acolytes” has 53 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acolytes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acolytes
- adherents
- admirers
- advocates
- apostles
- apparatchiki
- apparatchiks
- backers
- camp followers
- champions
- converts
- cultists
- devotees
- disciples
- enthusiasts
- epigones
- faithfuls
- fans
- flunkeys
- flunkies
- followers
- hangers-on
- henchmen
- idealogues
- ideologists
- ideologues
- idolaters
- idolators
- lackeys
- lickspittles
- liege men
- loyalists
- minions
- missionaries
- myrmidons
- partisans
- partizans
- proselytizers
- pupils
- satellites
- scholars
- sectarians
- soldiers
- stooges
- students
- supporters
- sycophants
- toadies
- votaries
- votarists
- worshipers
- worshippers
- yes-men
- zealots
Antonyms for acolytes
- apostates
- coryphaei
- defectors
- leaders
- renegades
- traitors
- turncoats
Meanings of acolytes
- noun
- One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
- An altar server.
- An attendant, assistant or follower.
Example Sentences
- The priest was accompanied by his loyal acolytes during the ritual.
- The famous scientist's acolytes eagerly absorbed his every word.
- The dictator’s acolytes enforced his rules without question.
- The author’s acolytes praised her latest novel as a masterpiece.
- His devoted acolytes followed him into the conference hall.
On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acolytes, such as: adherents, admirers, advocates, apostates, apostles, apparatchiki, apparatchiks.
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