Meaning of the word predator in English

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predator

US /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/

an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food

Example:

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Lions are apex predators in their ecosystem.

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The hawk is a natural predator of small rodents.

Synonym:

hunter carnivore

Synonym:

prey

a person or group that exploits or preys on others

Example:

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The company was accused of being a financial predator, targeting vulnerable small businesses.

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He warned young people about online predators.

Synonym:

exploiter opportunist vulture

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