abactor

/ˈæbæk.tər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who steals horses, especially for sale or slaughter.

“The authorities were searching for the notorious abactor who had been terrorizing the countryside.”

2. noun

One that abstracts or takes away

“The abactor of our happiness was a sudden and unexpected loss.”

Synonyms

  • horse stealer
  • horse thief
  • thief

Antonyms

  • preserver
  • protector