Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cheerleader

2 senses of cheerleader

Sense 1
cheerleader -- (an enthusiastic and vocal supporter; "he has become a cheerleader for therapeutic cloning")
       => supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend -- (a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library")

Sense 2
cheerleader -- (someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event)
       => leader -- (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)