Spare: Thin -- Antonym or Synonym?

He seems to attract a ______ of supporters more loyal to the man than to the cause.

He walked with an awkward _______ like a penguin.

Hopefully my mother won’t realize I replaced her antique vase with a cheap ____________.

If John lies to the police, they will ________ his deception as an indication of his guilt.

The __________ was so strong that it blew over my neighbor's tree.

My mothers can never be _______; she always stays busy with chores.

You could tell from Peter’s ______ that he was quite angry!

The teacher would _______ her students to turn in their work on time.