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

  • (..) - It's Tu-hunga! Okay, we're sending backup. There! Head to the sky-trans! Get in. Carrots? Carrots! Go! Buddy, one predator to another... Now I can tell you're a little tense, so I'm just gonna give you a little personal space! Rabbit, whatever you do, do not let go! I'm gonna let go! (..)
    2016 Zootopia
  • (..) predators had an uncontrollable... biological urge to maim, and maul, and... Blood! Blood! Blood! Back then, the world was divided in two. Vicious predator, or meek prey. But over time, we evolved, and moved beyond or primitive savage ways. Now predator and prey live in harmony. (..)
    2016 Zootopia