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devourer Synonyms

Another word for devourer

Choosing another word for devourer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that completely destroys, engulfs, or uses up resources, time, or energy; also, someone who absorbs books or information avidly.

Usage Example

"In the ancient myth, time is portrayed as the ultimate destroyer of all mortal achievements."

Strong
destroyer
ravager
consumer

• noun (Context 2)

A person or animal that eats or consumes food hungrily, quickly, or in large quantities.

Usage Example

"The growing teenager was a voracious glutton of everything in the kitchen pantry."

Strong
glutton
gorger
guzzler
Weak
consumer

Opposites of devourer

The opposite of devourer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

preserver
creator
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