predator

Definition

  • noun: an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals
  • noun: one that preys, destroys, or devours

Examples

  • a sexual 'predator' [=a person who commits sexual crimes against other people]

  • The population of rabbits is controlled by natural 'predators'.

  • a corporate 'predator' acquiring business rivals

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I gave everyone the week off. Yeah. Shouldn't you be at school? No, I got a free track. I wanted to ask you a question. How would a predator... ...track a reptile? Oh, they don't. Most reptiles are at the top... ...of their food chain. Kings of their domain. (..)
    2012 The Amazing Spider-Man