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predator
An animal that naturally preys on others. / A person who ruthlessly exploits others for their own gain.
[C] Countable
pl: predators
The word carries a heavy sense of power imbalance, where one party possesses the tools or strength to dominate and consume the other. In biological terms, it is a neutral descriptor of the food chain, though it evokes images of stalking, hunting, and lethal efficiency.
A single animal or person that hunts others.
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Examples
The great white shark is a formidable predator of the ocean.
The company was run by a corporate predator who bought out rivals.
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