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        predatory

        pred·a·to·ry

        predatory

         
         
        pronunciation:
        pre d to ri
        features:
        Word Combinations (adjective)
        part of speech: adjective
        definition 1: living on the flesh of other animals.
        The panther is a predatory animal.
        similar words:
        carnivorous, rapacious, ravenous
        definition 2: tending to abuse or victimize others.
        The neighborhood lived in fear of this predatory criminal.
        similar words:
        ravenous
        definition 3: of, pertaining to, or characterized by thievery or violence.
        He was accused of several predatory attacks on elderly women.
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        derivations: predatorily (adv.), predatoriness (n.)