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predatory
[pred-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
adjective
Zoology., preying upon other organisms for food.
of, relating to, or characterized by plunder, pillage, or robbery, as in war.
predatory tactics.
Synonyms: rapaciousengaging in or living by these activities.
predatory bands of brigands.
Synonyms: rapaciousexcessive or exploitative in amount or cost, as out of greed or to take advantage of consumers or patrons.
predatory pricing.
seeking to exploit, victimize, or prey on others.
More and more, senior citizens find themselves victims of predatory scams that rob them of their savings.
acting with or possessed by overbearing, greedy, or selfish motives.
He was cornered at the party by a predatory reporter.
predatory
/ ˈprɛdətərɪ, -trɪ /
adjective
zoology another word for predacious
of, involving, or characterized by plundering, robbing, etc
Other Word Forms
- predatorily adverb
- predatoriness noun
- nonpredatorily adverb
- nonpredatorilyness noun
- nonpredatory adjective
- unpredatory adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of predatory1
Word History and Origins
Origin of predatory1
Example Sentences
Two decades of social media history tells us that the reach and anonymity of the platforms facilitates predatory behavior.
Their features clearly link them to a cardabiodontid, a group of giant predatory sharks that inhabited the oceans around 100 million years ago.
“Where appropriate, the federal government should deploy tools that neutralize predatory pricing,” while easing access to project permits and working with allies, added Sloustcher.
Zeme emphasized that the bear in this case appeared confused and startled, not predatory.
Opening the prosecution's case, Tom Little KC said Carrick was "predatory and controlling", and the judge ruled jurors could be told of his previous convictions, which is something that is usually not allowed in trials.
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