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supplicant Antonyms

Opposite of supplicant

Because the opposite of supplicant shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who makes a humble and earnest plea to someone in power or authority, or who prays devoutly to a deity.

Usage Example

"The ancient temple was filled with supplicants offering prayers and gifts for a bountiful harvest."

Strong
benefactor
patron
grantor

• adjective (Context 2)

Making or expressing a humble, earnest plea or entreaty to someone in power or authority.

Usage Example

"He approached the throne with a bowed head and a imperious posture."

Strongest
imperious
Strong
demanding
overbearing
arrogant
commanding

Similar words to supplicant

Words similar to supplicant shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

suppliant
petitioner
imploring
beseeching
pleading
suitor
humble
applicant
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Supplicant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/supplicant
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