SPORTSMEN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sportsmen

noun

plural of sportsman

as in hunters

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nonhunters

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hunters

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Prior to last year, to make sure his deer of choice remained undisturbed, Kontras, like most good trophy hunters, did most of his scouting from the end of one deer season until a month before the next.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Smith allegedly negotiated lease terms and collected deposits from victims across 15 Florida counties between July 1, 2025 and April 30, defrauding hunters out of thousands of dollars.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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