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predatory


pred·a·to·ry

adj \ˈpre-də-ˌtr-ē\

Definition of PREDATORY

1
a : of, relating to, or practicing plunder, pillage, or rapine b : inclined or intended to injure or exploit others for personal gain or profit <predatory pricing practices>
2
: living by predation : predaceous; also : adapted to predation

Examples of PREDATORY

  1. predatory acts of sexual violence
  2. <hawks are predatory and pose a danger to rabbits and other pets>

First Known Use of PREDATORY

1589

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