ravagers

noun

plural of ravager
1
as in saboteurs

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as in predators

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravagers
  1. saboteurs
  2. predators
  3. wasters
  4. robbers
  5. invaders
  6. raiders
Noun
  • Private corporations have long worked with the federal government to help disrupt cybercriminals, but largely as contractors fulfilling a support role, not digital saboteurs handed a target.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But no regime, no spies, no saboteurs have yet matched the damage that America’s own president did tonight.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of saboteurs
Noun
  • Living in large groups helps protect them from predators and supports their highly social behaviour.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But privacy cannot act as a sanctuary for predators who use technology to target, manipulate, and exploit children.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of predators
Noun
  • Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of wasters
Noun
  • The robbers have ordered the victims to unlock their cellphones, and have fled on foot after taking the phones.
    — Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Police say the robbers took $50 from one of the chicken stand workers, and $60 from the other.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of robbers
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  • Organisms that survive the Gulf’s high temperatures and salinity may be particularly capable invaders.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After 20 years zipping across the galaxy, saving the planet from falling meteors and alien invaders, Hal is resting on his laurels.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of invaders
Noun
  • The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Though the tomb raiders have been arrested, the total number of robberies is still unclear.
    — Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of raiders
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