uplifter
One who inspires
An uplifter is someone or something that raises spirits, morale, or conditions.
The term often appears in discussions of social reform—an uplifter works to improve the lives of the disadvantaged or elevate moral standards.
The word can carry a slightly patronizing tone, suggesting well-meaning but naive do-gooders: The uplifters wanted to ban dancing on Sundays.
One who heartens others
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- inspirerOne who stirs others
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
- supporterOne who backs another
comforter · reassurer · optimist · morale-booster · heart-warmer · beacon · ray of sunshine
Supportive partner
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- helperOne who aids another
- backerFinancial supporter
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
defender · patron · sponsor · protector · champion · collaborator · companion · endorser
Lifter or wader
- hoistRaise with tackle
- winchDrum-and-cable lifting mechanism
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
forklift · derrick · block and tackle · jib · gantry · rigging · windlass · capstan
Revered authority figure
- preacherReligious sermon deliverer
- evangelistZealous advocate or preacher
- prophetDivinely inspired messenger
- mysticSeeker of sacred truth
shaman · enlightener · awakener · healer · minister · sage · teacher · swami
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- padded braFoam-enhanced bust support
- underwireCurved bra stiffener
- body shaperCompression garment for figure
encourager
One who heartens others
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- inspirerOne who stirs others
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
supporter · comforter · reassurer · optimist · morale-booster · heart-warmer · beacon · ray of sunshine
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Supportive partner
confidant · defender · patron · sponsor · protector · champion · collaborator · companion · endorser · guardian
crane
Lifter or wader
pulley · forklift · derrick · block and tackle · jib · gantry · rigging · windlass · capstan · tackle
guru
Revered authority figure
- preacherReligious sermon deliverer
- evangelistZealous advocate or preacher
- prophetDivinely inspired messenger
mystic · shaman · enlightener · awakener · healer · minister · sage · teacher · swami · bodhisattva
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Padded bra for enhancement
- shapewearCompression underclothes for contouring
- padded braFoam-enhanced bust support
- underwireCurved bra stiffener
- motivatorsmotivator, rewards, ambition, incentive, incentives
uplifterdowner
Dispiriting experience or thing
discourager · demoralizer · depressor · dampener · buzzkill
upliftercorrupter
One who morally taints
degrader · debaser · bad influence · tempter · enabler
uplifterbelittler
One who minimizes others
denigrator · critic · detractor · naysayer · disparager
- uplifting melodiesTunes that inspire optimism
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