PREDATOR Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

predator

noun

ˈpre-də-tər

Definition of predator

as in vampire

a person who habitually preys upon others measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators

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Recent Examples of predator Johnson defended the hunt as a conservation effort, explaining the role of predator management in protecting other wildlife, including moose and caribou. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Uthmeier not only prioritizes defending the innocent preborn, but also going after child predators. — Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Using that information to inform computer models, the scientists found that mosasaurs were skilled ambush predators built for a quick sneak attack. — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 Although iguana colonies remain relatively stable, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) still lists them as Vulnerable due to predators, mounting pollution issues, and cyclical El Niño events. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predator

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Noun

Many Orlando-area homes feature skeletons that tower over the neighborhood, witchy covens, horror movie icons, clowns, pirate ships, pumpkins, zombies and vampires.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
It is nearly considered folkloric, with contemporary vampires still mirroring the characteristics of Polidori’s Ruthven.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of vampire

Noun

Eleven people remain missing after an 89-hour search; several survivors suffered injuries consistent with shark bites.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
While authorities have stressed the need to get Bukangi out to sea quickly, Kim said patience will be key, giving the shark time to adjust to the waters beyond the canal before venturing farther out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shark

Noun

Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
There are always vultures circling, and always cowards caving.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulture

Noun

It’s best visited in the winter and early spring (mid-December through early April) when the elk and wolves are most active.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Walk past a guard wolf to see a potion brewing, a spidery scenario in the yard, gothic graves, a skeletal spot in one corner and plenty of gore on the porch.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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