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

  • (..) And that tiger. Yeah, Mr. Great Tracker. Can't even find a sloth. What am l? Head winder? What are you looking at? Look at you. You gonna grow into a big predator, huh? I don't think so. What do you got? You got. . . Iittle patched fur, no teeth, no claws. (..)
    2002 Ice Age