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Synonyms of angler

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Another word for angler is fisher. Other synonyms of angler are fisherman, conniver, grifter, schemer and swindler.

Synonyms and similar words for angler

nounA person who fishes with a hook and line.

  • fisherA person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport; a person engaging in the pastime of fishing.
  • fisherman

nounSomeone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.

nounA thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.

  • hookerA thief who uses a pole with a hook on the end to steal goods.
  • nuthookA thief who steals by means of a hook.

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Meaning of angler

  1. noun A person who fishes with a hook and line.
  2. noun An anglerfish, Lophius piscatorius.
  3. noun Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.

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Questions about synonyms of angler

What is another word for angler?
Angler has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fisher, fisherman, conniver, grifter, schemer, swindler, hooker and nuthook.
What does angler mean?
Angler means a person who fishes with a hook and line.

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