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predator

[ˈprɛdətər]

predator Definition

  • 1an animal that naturally preys on others
  • 2a person or group that ruthlessly exploits others

Using predator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "predator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lion is a predator that hunts other animals for food.

  • Example

    The company was accused of being a predator that took advantage of its employees.

  • Example

    The bird's sharp talons and beak make it an effective predator.

predator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for predator

Antonyms for predator

Phrases with predator

  • a predator at the top of the food chain, not preyed upon by any other animal

    Example

    The great white shark is an apex predator in the ocean.

  • a person who commits sexual offenses, especially against children

    Example

    The school implemented measures to protect students from sexual predators.

  • predator-prey relationship

    the dynamic between two organisms in which one organism (the predator) kills and eats the other (the prey)

    Example

    The predator-prey relationship is a fundamental concept in ecology.

Origins of predator

from Latin 'praedator', meaning 'plunderer'

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Summary: predator in Brief

A 'predator' [ˈprɛdətər] is an animal that naturally preys on others or a person or group that ruthlessly exploits others. Examples include lions hunting other animals for food and companies taking advantage of their employees. Phrases like 'apex predator' refer to predators at the top of the food chain, while 'sexual predator' refers to people who commit sexual offenses. The predator-prey relationship is a fundamental concept in ecology.

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