Follower and Sire

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Follower noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.

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Sire is an antonym for follower.

Nearby Words: follow, following, followed

Sire noun - A person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor.

Usage example: the revered sire of the impressionist movement in art

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Follower is an antonym for sire.

Nearby Words: siring, sired

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