3
inferior(noun, person, importance, subordinate, junior)
3
lackey(noun, person, help, benefit, supporter)
3
satellite(noun, advocate, supporter, fan, subordinate)
3
stooge(noun, help, advocate, supporter, fan)
3
vassal(noun, advocate, supporter, fan, subordinate)
3
yes-man
2
bootlicker(noun, advocate, supporter, fan, subordinate)
2
brown-noser
2
buff(noun, advocate, supporter, fan, follower)
2
fan(noun, advocate, supporter, subordinate, follower)
2
groupie(noun, supporter, fan, subordinate, follower)
2
henchman(noun, follower)
2
lickspittle
2
liege
2
partisan(noun, advocate, supporter, fan, admirer)
2
peon(subordinate, junior, underling)
2
puppet(noun, fan, subordinate, follower, toady)
2
retainer
2
scrounger(noun, sponge, parasite, beggar, server)
2
sectary(noun, advocate, supporter, fan, admirer)
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