Meaning & use
vultures
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Large birds of prey that feed mainly on the carcasses of dead animals.
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A group of vultures circled high above the carcass in the desert heat.
Vultures play an important ecological role by cleaning up decaying remains.
A note on using this word
"Vulture" is also used figuratively for a person who preys on or profits from others' misfortune, as in "corporate vultures."
Words with a similar meaning
scavengers
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Another way to use it
2. noun
(figurative) A person who exploits or preys on others, especially the weak or dying.
Investors were accused of acting like vultures, buying up the failing company's assets.
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