predatory
adjective/ˈprɛdətɔri/
Frequency rank: #8,692 most common English word
Meaning
relating to an animal or person that hunts and exploits others for gain
Example sentence
The documentary showed predatory birds swooping down to catch fish from the river.
Synonyms & related words
- hunting
- carnivorous
- aggressive
- rapacious
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