synergist

Definitions

An agent, such as a drug or muscle, that increases the effectiveness of another agent when combined.

A person or thing that acts in cooperation with another to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Examples

The consultant acted as a synergist, helping the two departments combine their resources to achieve a common goal.

In pharmacology, the drug acts as a synergist to enhance the effectiveness of the primary medication.

Synonyms

collaborator partner ally cooperator assistant helper associate

Antonyms

antagonist opponent adversary competitor rival enemy detractor