Synonyms for champions
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : cham-pee-uhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæm pi ən |
Top 10 synonyms for champions Other synonyms for the word champions
- advocate
- ally
- back
- backer
- battle
- conqueror
- contend
- endorser
- exponent
- expounder
- go to bat for
- guardian
- heroine
- nonpareil
- numero uno
- paladin
- partisan
- patron
- patronize
- plead for
- proponent
- protector
- put in a good word for
- ride shotgun for
- side with
- stand behind
- stand up for
- support
- supporter
- sympathizer
- the greatest
- thump for
- titleholder
- top dog
- uphold
- upholder
- vanquisher
- victor
- vindicator
- warrior
- winner
Définition of champions
Origin :- early 13c., "doughty fighting man, valorous combatant," also (c.1300) "one who fights on behalf of another or others," from Old French champion "combatant, champion in single combat" (12c.), from Late Latin campionem (nominative campio) "gladiator, fighter, combatant in the field," from Latin campus "field (of combat);" see campus. Had been borrowed earlier by Old English as cempa. Sports sense in reference to "first-place performer in some field" is recorded from 1730.
- noun defeater in competition; preeminent supporter
- verb advocate, support
- The champions of that great movement were Fielding, Ferrand, and Oastler.
- Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
- These are the places where the champions most do congregate and hold forth.
- Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914 » by Various
- Champions were ready to answer Rymer and to defend Shakespeare.
- Extract from : « The Facts About Shakespeare » by William Allan Nielson
- Grant had no objects, wanted no help, wished for no champions.
- Extract from : « The Education of Henry Adams » by Henry Adams
- It is evident that the prelates are unable to answer the arguments of our champions.
- Extract from : « Saint Bartholomew's Eve » by G. A. Henty
- They were Christians who stoned him, champions of religion, and they were egged on by the clergy.
- Extract from : « We Two » by Edna Lyall
- For example, he has said that we are one of the champions of the rights of mankind.
- Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
- Odin himself sat with his Champions, drinking wine but eating no meat.
- Extract from : « The Children of Odin » by Padraic Colum
- What said Odin to the Gods and to the Champions who surrounded him?
- Extract from : « The Children of Odin » by Padraic Colum
- But he has since found many able champions and the tide has turned.
- Extract from : « History Of Florence And Of The Affairs Of Italy » by Niccolo Machiavelli
Antonyms for champions
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