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passer Synonyms

Another word for passer

Choosing another word for passer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In team sports such as football, basketball, or soccer, a player who throws, kicks, or hits the ball or puck to a teammate.

Usage Example

"The point guard is widely regarded as the most accurate thrower in the league."

Strong
thrower
Weak
quarterback
playmaker

• noun (Context 2)

A person who goes by a particular place or succeeds in an examination, test, or inspection.

Usage Example

"Every passerby of the rigorous certification exam receives an official license to practice."

Strong
passerby
Weak
pedestrian
wayfarer

• noun (Context 3)

A bird belonging to the genus Passer of the family Passeridae, comprising the true Old World sparrows native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, characterized by stout conical bills for eating seeds and brown and gray plumage.

Strong
sparrow

Opposites of passer

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

receiver
catcher
See all opposites of passer

• Nearby Words

passbook
passcode
passenger
passer
passerby
passiflora
passing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Passer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/passer
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