predator

noun
UK: /ˈpred.ə.tər/
US: /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/

  1. An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

    1. The lion is a powerful predator.
    2. As a top predator, the shark plays a vital role in ocean ecosystems.

  2. A person who ruthlessly exploits others for their own gain.

    1. He was a financial predator, taking advantage of the elderly.
    2. The company was accused of being a predator in the market, driving smaller businesses out.

Synonyms

hunter carnivore
predator adjective

  1. Exploiting or victimizing others.

    1. The predator behavior is not acceptable.
    2. The predator lending practices of some banks led to many foreclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "predator" in English means: An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food., A person who ruthlessly exploits others for their own gain..

The phonetic transcription of "predator" is /ˈpred.ə.tər/ in British English and /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "predator": hunter, carnivore.

Example usage of "predator": "The lion is a powerful predator.". More examples on the page.