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wagerer

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of wagerer

one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)

  • as a wagerer of very small amounts, my uncle regards a visit to the racetrack as simply a pleasant way to spend the afternoon
  • a wagerer who can't resist a good gamble
Synonyms of wagerer

bettor (or better), gambler, gamester, punter [chiefly British]
Words Related to wagerer

high roller, piker

dicer

bluffer, sharper, speculator

bookmaker, handicapper, oddsmaker, tipster

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