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partaker

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of partaker

one who takes part in something
  • partakers in the ceremony
Synonyms of partaker

actor, participant, participator, party, player, sharer
Words Related to partaker

accessory (also accessary), aide, assistant, helper

colleague, partner
Near Antonyms of partaker

bystander, looker-on, observer, onlooker, spectator, watcher

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Antonyms of partaker

nonparticipant

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