predator

/'predətə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals: A predator is an organism that kills and consumes other organisms (prey) for sustenance.
    • A person or group that ruthlessly exploits or victimizes others: Figuratively, a predator is someone who aggressively seeks to harm, cheat, or take advantage of weaker people.
Examples
  • Noun (Animal):
    • The lion is an apex predator in its ecosystem.
    • Hawks are skilled predators of small rodents.
  • Noun (Person):
    • The company was accused of being a predator, driving smaller competitors out of business.
    • Financial predators often target vulnerable elderly people.
Advanced Usage
  • "Sexual predator": A person who commits sexual violence or aggressively seeks out sexual contact through manipulation or force.
    • The new law imposes stricter penalties on convicted sexual predators.
  • "Corporate predator": A company that aggressively takes over other companies or uses unfair tactics to eliminate competition.
    • The multinational corporation acted as a corporate predator, acquiring all its local rivals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Predatory (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a predator.
    • The shark's predatory instincts are highly developed.
    • He was accused of predatory lending practices.
  • Predation (n): The act of preying on other animals or the act of victimizing others.
    • The study focused on the effects of bird predation on insect populations.
Synonyms
  • Hunter: An animal or person that hunts.
  • Carnivore: An animal that feeds on flesh (though not all carnivores are active predators; some are scavengers).
  • Exploiter: A person who takes unfair advantage of others.
Related Phrases
  • "Predator-prey relationship": The ecological interaction between a predator and its prey.
    • The documentary explored the delicate balance of the predator-prey relationship in the Arctic.
  • "To fall prey to a predator": To become the victim of a predator.
    • The young deer fell prey to a pack of wolves.
Noun
  1. any animal that lives by preying on other animals
  2. someone who attacks in search of booty

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