adjective
- living by killing and eating other animals
- seeking to exploit or harm others for personal gain
- relating to or involving the practice of seeking out and exploiting vulnerable people
Usage: biology
Examples
- Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups.
- Hawks have excellent eyesight for their predatory lifestyle.
- The company was accused of predatory lending practices.
- Predatory behavior toward children is strictly prohibited.
- Some businesses use predatory pricing to eliminate competition.
- The documentary exposed predatory tactics used by scammers.
- Sharks are among the ocean’s most efficient predatory fish.