TRAPPERS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

trappers

noun

plural of trapper

as in hunters

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nonhunters

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Recent Examples of trappers Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap. — Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026

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hunters

Noun

House hunters are soon likely to see less competition in the market due to a sharp drop in immigration that began last year.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Mountain trips don’t have to be miserable for hunters or anglers who live at or near sea level.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

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