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subduer

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of subduer

one that defeats an enemy or opponent

  • the game's subduers went out for burgers and shakes to celebrate their win over the former state champions
Synonyms of subduer

beater, conqueror, master, trimmer, vanquisher, victor, whipper, winner
Words Related to subduer

champ, champion, finalist, placer

dominator, overdog, ruler, subjugator, top dog
Near Antonyms of subduer

punching bag, pushover, quitter

failure, flop, washout

underdog
Antonyms of subduer

loser

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