drumbeater
Definition
Noun: A fervent and enthusiastic, often aggressively zealous, supporter or promoter of a particular cause, idea, or person.
Usage
The term "drumbeater" describes someone who actively and loudly advocates for something, much like a person beating a drum to draw attention and rally others. It often carries a connotation of being overly enthusiastic, uncritical, or militant in one's support.
Examples
- He was the chief drumbeater for the new tax policy, appearing on every news channel to defend it.
- The company's most loyal drumbeaters are its long-time customers who recommend it to everyone.
- She is more than a supporter; she's a real drumbeater for educational reform.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply that the person is a propagandist or is promoting something in a one-sided, relentless manner.
- The article wasn't journalism; it was written like a piece by a political drumbeater.
Variants and Related Words
- Drumbeat (n): The sound of a drum being beaten; metaphorically, a persistent campaign or promotion of an idea.
- The constant drumbeat of negative headlines affected public opinion.
Synonyms
- Advocate
- Champion
- Zealot
- Promoter
- Partisan
- Booster
Antonyms
- Critic
- Opponent
- Detractor
- Skeptic
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Beat the drum for (someone/something): To enthusiastically and publicly support or promote a person or cause. This is the verbal phrase from which the noun "drumbeater" is derived.
- The mayor is beating the drum for downtown redevelopment.
Noun
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a fervent and even militant proponent of something
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