Antonyms for player

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pley-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpleɪ ər

Definition of player

Origin : Old English plegere, agent noun from play (v.). Stage sense is from mid-15c. As a pimp's word for himself (also playa), attested from 1974. Player-piano attested from 1901.

noun person participating in sport
noun person who acts in performance
noun person who produces music

Example sentences :

The poet, the player, and all but the dancing-master and doctor, went on this errand.
Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding

It is not for the player, himself, to become a piece upon the board.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

I marvel at the invention of the composer and the skill of the player, but there I cease.
Extract from : « The Fifth String » by John Philip Sousa

"I've often thought you might have been a player," said she contemptuously.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

The player—who may be left on the ground long after all games have been played out.
Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair

Then the eyes would be lowered and the player would go on with the game.
Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt

"That's a wee bit better," was the player's verdict at the finish.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

I forgot, Roland, that I was the looker-on, and not the player of the game.
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Before the day began to dawn, every player, save the Duke, had ceased to bet.
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

The one who does this is subject to being caught like any other player.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America

Synonyms for player

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