Meaning & use
predatory
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Relating to or living by preying on other animals, or seeking to exploit or harm others for personal gain.
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Lions and other predatory animals rely on speed and stealth to catch prey.
Consumer groups warned about predatory lending practices targeting elderly homeowners.
A note on using this word
Predatory is used both literally, for animals that hunt, and figuratively, for people or businesses that exploit vulnerable others.
Words with a similar meaning
exploitativerapacious
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Words with an opposite meaning
protective
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