DEVOURERS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

devourers

noun

plural of devourer

as in destroyers

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Dissimilar Words

prey

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Noun

The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 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 leeches

Noun

The geographic features are hot spots of biodiversity, with corals, sponges and even an octopus garden, just like in the Beatles song.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Abrasive sponges and cleaners can leave tiny marks behind that will dull and damage the surface over time.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sponges

Noun

And Poshmark users only need to follow a pair of Prada’s spring 2012 flame wedges to take them there, thanks to a series of long- and short-form films directed by Léa Esmaili combining live action, animation and CGI.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Designed specifically for users who dislike the deep pressure of silicone eartips, the JBL Vibe Flex 2 offers a comfortable, featherweight open-fit design.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of users

Noun

Each new home takes space once inhabited by bears, leaving the predators scrambling to adjust.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026
The National Park Service warns that the predators remain active in the fall, even after seasonal lifeguard coverage ends at National Seashore beaches.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of predators

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