TRAPPER Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

trapper

noun

Definition of trapper

as in hunter

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nonhunter

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Recent Examples of trapper The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in its statement that its officers and an alligator trapper were summoned. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 To remove cane toads from your property, wear eye and skin protection, and contact a wildlife trapper if necessary. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026 In 2019, Taylor Parker began a relationship with Wade Griffin, a roofer and hog trapper living in northeast Texas. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 12 June 2026 The hike features Bailly Homestead, where fur trapper Joseph Bailly first established his trading post along the Little Calumet River in 1822. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 With traces of the trap titans that paved the way, Kushington’s motivational raps filled his trapper-friendly The Streets Is Yours debut project, which arrived last March. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 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 His final accents came via dark shades and a fluffy black trapper hat. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026 The puck, the trapper, the goalie pads. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapper

Noun

The hunters didn’t need the DeFlock map in downtown Atlanta, where cameras seem to outnumber pigeons.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Here, visitors can celebrate all forms of this beloved regional ingredient, including cooking demonstrations, sampling local delicacies, and purchasing white truffles directly from the trifulao, or truffle hunters, themselves.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of hunter

Noun

Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.

— Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.

— Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025

Definition of huntsman

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