adverb
- in a manner characteristic of a predator; by hunting, preying on, or exploiting others
Usage: often used to describe aggressive or exploitative behavior in business, relationships, or nature
Examples
- The corporation predatorily acquired smaller companies to eliminate competition.
- He predatorily targeted vulnerable investors with fraudulent schemes.
- The hawk circled predatorily above the field, searching for prey.
- Predatorily priced loans trap borrowers in cycles of debt.
- She predatorily pursued every advantage in the negotiation.