slaver

/ˈsleɪvər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who owns or trades in slaves; a person who engages in or condones slavery.

“The historian studied the life of a notorious slaver in the 19th century.”

2. verb

To make or keep a person a slave; to subject someone to forced labor or exploitation.

“The dictator’s regime was accused of slaving millions of people for years.”

Synonyms

  • enslaver
  • slaveholder
  • slaveowner

Antonyms

  • abolitionist
  • freedom fighter