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

  • (..) So a guy like Geoghan goes after boys not because he prefers them, but because they have more shame, less likely to talk. Hmm. These guys are predators, Robby. Yeah. I-I-I talked to Sipe. He said he's seen dozens of them in the 's in Seton. He called it (..)
    2015 Spotlight