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predaceous

UK
/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
US
/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/

Translations

predaceousadjective
more predaceous
Comp.
most predaceous
Super.
UK
/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
US
/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
rapaceSens figuré ; se dit d’une conduite ou d’un comportement avidement cupide et exploiteur.
The predaceous business tactics of the company upset its rivals.
Les méthodes commerciales rapaces de l’entreprise ont déstabilisé ses rivaux.
prédateurZoologie ; se dit d’un animal qui vit en se nourrissant d’autres animaux.
The predaceous hawk swooped down on its prey.
Le faucon prédateur fondit sur sa proie.
Synonyms
predatory
meat-eating
carnivorous
voracious
rapacious

Definitions

predaceousadjective
Living by preying on other animals; predatory.
The predaceous nature of the hawk makes it a formidable hunter in the sky.
Aggressively greedy or rapacious.
The predaceous business tactics of the company left many smaller competitors struggling to survive.
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