badvocate

noun

Etymology

Blend of bad + advocate.

  1. derived from advocātus
  2. derived from advocat
  3. inherited from advocat
  4. compounded as badvocate — “bad + advocate

Definitions

  1. One who engages in badvocacy

    • Taking such a transparent, honest approach can even provide "an opportunity to change a badvocate, into a potential advocate,” says Bough, as long as communications are authentic and sincere.
    • In this case, a company ought to determine whether an individual who discusses company products is a valuable marketing resource (advocate) or a threat to the brand (badvocate).
    • One type of badvocate, sometimes identified as a troll, is a hacktivist.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA