lechers

noun

plural of lecher
as in womanizers
a man given to seducing women the biography portrays the star as a dishonest and uncouth lecher

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Recent Examples of lechers Americans have demonized us as criminals, buffoons, lechers, invaders, criminals and job stealers since the fall of the Alamo. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lechers
  1. womanizers
  2. lovers
Noun
  • The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of womanizers
Noun
  • This one’s for the chocolate lovers who appreciate a little mythology lesson, too.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Star-crossed lovers sing right past each other on the duet from Bryan’s new Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs EP.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovers

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“Lechers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lechers. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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