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单词 predatory
释义

predatory

adjective

pred·​a·​to·​ry ˈpre-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce predatory (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or practicing plunder, pillage, or rapine
b
: inclined or intended to injure or exploit others for personal gain or profit
predatory pricing practices
2
: living by predation : predaceous
also : adapted to predation

Synonyms

  • predaceous
  • predacious
  • rapacious
  • raptorial
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Hawks are predatory and may pose a danger to rabbits and other small pets. The company made millions for investors but clearly engaged in predatory lending practices.
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Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

predatory

adjective

pred·​a·​to·​ry ˈpre-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce predatory (audio)
: living by killing and eating other animals
An owl is a predatory bird.

Legal Definition

predatory

adjective

pred·​a·​to·​ry ˈpre-də-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce predatory (audio)
1
: inclined or intended to injure competitors by unfair means
subject to antitrust liability for predatory conduct National Law Journal
predatory bidding
2
: inclined or intended to injure or exploit others for personal gain or profit
predatory loans
3
: of or relating to a sexual predator
predatory assault

predatory

adjective

as in rapacious
living by killing and eating other animals hawks are predatory and pose a danger to rabbits and other pets

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • rapacious
  • predacious
  • aggressive
  • raptorial
  • predaceous
  • carnivorous
  • deadly
  • ferocious
  • violent
  • wild
  • savage
  • fierce
  • untamed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • herbivorous
  • gentle
  • tame
  • submissive
  • vegetarian
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