predatism

predatism

(ˈprɛdətɪzəm) n (Zoology) the state of preying on other animals; the behaviour of a predator

pre•dat•ism

(prɪˈdeɪ tɪz əm, ˈprɛd əˌtɪz əm)

n. the state of living as a predator or by predation. [1925–30]