What are some synonyms and antonyms of the word purveyors?

A "purveyor" is what? Purveyors are the "providers" of goods - a fancy word for a "sellers."

What's the opposite of sellers?

"Buyers" perhaps? "Consumers," maybe?



Hmmmm?What are some synonyms and antonyms of the word purveyors?
I'm not surprised that you can't find antonyms. Nouns rarely have them, and when they exist they are pretty weak. In the case of purveyors, you might use "consumers." I think it is an example of a weak antonym because if I were asked for an antonym of "consumers," I would think of "producers" before "purveyors."What are some synonyms and antonyms of the word purveyors?
http://thesaurus.com/browse/purveyorsWhat are some synonyms and antonyms of the word purveyors?
synonyms:

caterer, supplier, vendor, dealer



antonym:

consumer