🦅predatory

adjective
/ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

Meaning

Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

Example Sentences

The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.

Synonyms

exploitative, greedy, ravenous, hunting

Antonyms

protective, harmless

Collocations

predatory bird, predatory behavior, predatory lending

Related Vocabularies

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
Too many to be counted.
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Being aware of and understanding something.

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