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supplicant Synonyms

Another word for supplicant

Choosing another word for supplicant depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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."

Strongest
suppliant
petitioner
Strong
suitor
applicant
Weak
beggar

• 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 suppliant posture."

Strongest
suppliant
imploring
beseeching
Strong
pleading
humble
entreaty

Opposites of supplicant

The opposite of supplicant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

imperious
demanding
benefactor
overbearing
arrogant
patron
commanding
grantor
See all opposites of supplicant

• Nearby Words

supplementary
supplementation
suppleness
supplicant
supplication
supplier
supply

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Supplicant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/supplicant
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