exhorter

/ˈɛksˌhɔrtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who exhorts or persuades others, often in a forceful or urgent manner.

“The preacher acted as an exhorter during the town’s revival meeting.”

2. verb

To urge or persuade someone to do something, often in a forceful or urgent manner.

“The teacher exhorted the students to work harder.”

Synonyms

  • advocate
  • lobbyist
  • preacher

Antonyms

  • deterrent
  • discourager