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predatory
01
(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival
Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
Superlative
most predatory
Comparative
more predatory
gradable
Examples
Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups.
02
exploiting or victimizing others for personal advantage
Examples
He was warned about predatory lenders offering high-interest loans.
03
engaged in plundering, pillaging, or marauding activities
Examples
The predatory raids destroyed villages along the coast.
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