DEVOURER Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

devourer

noun

Definition of devourer

as in destroyer

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prey

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Recent Examples of devourer The famous 1796 Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington, the town-devourer, his hand solemnly outstretched, hung in a frame near the entrance. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

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Noun

The destroyer carries the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system and AN/SPY-6 radar.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
The four-hour film, coming to theaters this October, draws a portrait of Tesla chairman and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a reckless destroyer of democracy and dismantler of free speech.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of destroyer

Noun

While melamine sponges are certainly effective cleaning tools, they are also considered an abrasive material and can leave fine scratches all across your stainless steel appliances.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
How To Wash The Knife Clean knives with a soft sponge and warm, soapy water.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sponge

Noun

Yes, tap water is lower in microplastics than most bottled water, but bottling that tap water in plastic means microplastics leech into it.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.

— Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

Definition of leech

Noun

Then again, none of the handwash sinks had any way for users to dry their hands.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
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