Noun: sympathizer 'sim-pu,thI-zu(r)
- Someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful
"Her sympathizers sent cards of encouragement before the big race";
- sympathiser [Brit], well-wisher
- A person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
"She was a great sympathizer, always ready with a kind word for those in need";
- sympathiser [Brit], comforter
Derived forms: sympathizers
Type of: admirer, booster, champion, communicator, friend, protagonist, supporter