Antonyms for rustler

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ruhs-ler

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌs lər

law
police

Definition of rustler

Origin : 1820, "one who rustles," agent noun from rustle (v.). American English meaning "cattle thief" is from 1882.

As in robber : noun person who steals
As in beggar : noun person asking for charity
As in raider : noun thief

Example sentences :

Outlaw and rustler opposed the dominion of this peace officer.
Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt

He waved a hand toward the rustler and shouted down the wind: "Some other day."
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

He picked a way down into the cañon and followed the rustler.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

I'm here to tell you that I've got evidence to prove that Ford was a rustler an' a hold-up.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

And you never satisfied your curiosity about who the rustler was?
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

Tell me where it was you saw this rustler—the exact place near as you can locate it.
Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine

A tale of the western frontier, where the “rustler” abounds.
Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine

He got on the wrong side of the rustler line-up—you know all about that, I reckon?
Extract from : « Cavanagh: Forest Ranger » by Hamlin Garland

As Johnny fell, the rustler ducked low and sprang for the door.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories » by Various

When they couldn't make me out a rustler, they made me out a gambler.
Extract from : « Laramie Holds the Range » by Frank H. Spearman

Synonyms for rustler

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