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predatory

UK
/ˈprɛd.ə.tər.i/
US
/ˈprɛd.əˌtɔːr.i/

Translations

predatoryadjective
more predatory
Comp.
most predatory
Super.
UK
/ˈprɛd.ə.tər.i/
US
/ˈprɛd.əˌtɔːr.i/
prédateurZoologie, pour un animal qui se nourrit d'autres animaux.
The predatory instincts of the lion make it a formidable hunter in the wild.
Les instincts prédateurs du lion en font un chasseur redoutable dans la nature.
prédateurAu sens figuré, pour des pratiques ou des comportements visant à exploiter autrui ; souvent en économie et en droit.
The company was accused of predatory practices that took advantage of vulnerable customers.
L'entreprise a été accusée de pratiques prédatrices qui exploitaient des clients vulnérables.
Synonyms
greedy
voracious
plundering
ravenous
exploitative
insatiable
rapacious
Antonyms
prey
non-predatory

Definitions

predatoryadjective
Relating to or denoting an animal or animals preying naturally on others.
The predatory instincts of the lion make it a formidable hunter in the wild.
Seeking to exploit or oppress others for personal gain.
The company was accused of predatory practices that took advantage of vulnerable customers.
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