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predator

[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.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

An animal that naturally preys on others.

"The hawk is a skilled predator of small rodents."

Noun
[someone]

A person who ruthlessly exploits others for their own gain.

"The investigators identified him as a financial predator."

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