Antonyms for rescuer

Grammar : Noun

Spell : res-kyoo

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛs kyu

Definition of rescuer

Origin : late 14c., from rescue (v.). Earlier noun was rescous (early 14c.), from Old French rescous.

As in savior : noun person who redeems, aids in time of difficulty
As in emancipator : noun liberator
As in liberator : noun preserver

Example sentences :

"Nothin' but my feelin's," growled the rescuer, scrambling upright.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

"I ain't so sure about that duckin'," commented the rescuer.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

There was a rescuer above him who knew his desperate situation.
Extract from : « Out of the Depths » by Robert Ames Bennet

Upon realizing who his rescuer was Kauffman's eyes misted with gratitude.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

The gathering crowd on the bridge began to cheer the rescuer.
Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott

The house was left to burn, and every thought was centred on the rescuer and the rescued.
Extract from : « Bulldog And Butterfly » by David Christie Murray

She clung to Leonard now just as she had clung to her rescuer then.
Extract from : « Four Days » by Hetty Hemenway

Five minutes later the rescuer reached the foot of the shaft.
Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine

Waif, who was slowly recovering, grew pathetically fond of his rescuer.
Extract from : « We Two » by Edna Lyall

No one said a word; neither did Nora rise to the noble duty of rescuer.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer » by Jessie Graham Flower

Synonyms for rescuer

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