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• predator (noun)

predator /ˈprɛdətɚ/ noun plural predators predator /ˈprɛdətɚ/ noun plural predators Britannica Dictionary definition of PREDATOR [count] 1 : an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals

• predators like bears and wolves
• The population of rabbits is controlled by natural predators.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : a person who looks for other people in order to use, control, or harm them in some way

• a sexual predator [=a person who commits sexual crimes against other people]
• a corporate predator acquiring business rivals

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