predatory

adjective
UK: /ˈpredətəri/
US: /ˈpredətɔːri/

  1. An animal that kills and eats other animals.

    1. The lion is a predatory animal that hunts zebras.
    2. Certain birds are predatory, swooping down to catch their prey unawares.

  2. Seeking to exploit or oppress others.

    1. The predatory lender charged high interest rates.
    2. Some companies engage in predatory practices, taking advantage of vulnerable people.

Synonyms

rapacious exploitative voracious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "predatory" in English means: An animal that kills and eats other animals., Seeking to exploit or oppress others..

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

Synonyms for "predatory": rapacious, exploitative, voracious.

Example usage of "predatory": "The lion is a predatory animal that hunts zebras.". More examples on the page.