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sower Synonyms
Another word for sower
Choosing another word for sower depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who plants or scatters seeds on the ground for growth.
Usage Example
"Walking steadily along the ploughed furrows, the seeder cast handfuls of wheat across the damp soil."
Strongest
seeder
Strong
planter
• noun (Context 2)
An agricultural machine or implement used for distributing seeds over prepared land.
Usage Example
"The farmer attached the mechanical seeder to the tractor to plant the cornfield before the spring rains arrived."
Strongest
seeder
Strong
planter
seed drill
• noun (Context 3)
A person who initiates, spreads, or propagates an idea, rumor, or state of affairs, such as discord or doubt.
Usage Example
"He gained an unenviable reputation in the committee as a propagator of division and mistrust."
Strong
propagator
instigator
fomenter
originator
Opposites of sower
The opposite of sower shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
reaper
harvester
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sower. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sower