Definition of slavernext
as in to drool
to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth a dog slavering over a bone

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noun

as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands slaver dripped from the snarling dog's jaws

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Verb
The welcome wagon on their second night as pioneers was a slavering mob. Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025 Sue has no discernible personality or thoughts, but the TV network — led by a slavering man named Harvey (Dennis Quaid) — has hired her for this hosting gig, the moment that will solidify her stardom. Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks. James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 Indians captured Indian and Mexican children and sold them to Hispanic slavers. Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slaver
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Verb
  • Beyond the seating area is the hotel shop with a vibrant range of pottery to drool over.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Who had broken a wrist on the back-yard flagstones, drooled cherry medicine down her sleeping face on the car ride back from the hospital.
    Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Rabies is a deadly virus that spreads to people from the saliva of infected animals, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • That’s the point when the software begins responding to real-world inputs and spitting out responses.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Philadelphia Phillies veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, known for his intense and outspoken personality, recently found himself in a social media spat with Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Fans crack jokes, salivate over new menu item When Domino’s shared its post about the new pizza, fans on social media cracked a few jokes.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The SummerSlam Night 2 main event started with a long staredown and some trash talk between Reigns and Rollins as fans salivated.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Slaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaver. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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