predation

noun
UK: /prɪˈdeɪʃən/
US: /prɪˈdeɪʃən/

  1. The act of animals killing and eating other animals to survive

    1. The lion's predation helps control the zebra population in the area.
    2. Predation by foxes is a major factor affecting the survival rate of rabbits.

  2. The exploitation of someone or something for personal gain or profit.

    1. Corporate predation has led to the downfall of many small businesses.
    2. The film explores the themes of social predation and economic inequality.

Synonyms

exploitation plunder hunting

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "predation" in English means: The act of animals killing and eating other animals to survive, The exploitation of someone or something for personal gain or profit..

The phonetic transcription of "predation" is /prɪˈdeɪʃən/ in British English and /prɪˈdeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "predation": exploitation, plunder, hunting.

Example usage of "predation": "The lion's predation helps control the zebra population in the area.". More examples on the page.