Synonyms of predator

predator

noun

ˈpre-də-tər 

as in vampire

a person who habitually preys upon others

measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vampire
• shark
• vulture
• wolf
• user
• kite
• buzzard
• exploiter
• harpy
• bloodsucker
• leech
• sponge
• destroyer
• devourer
• sponger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predator

These predators chase down insects, catch them with their front pinchers, then immobilize the prey with venom from their tails. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026

Apart from potentially serving as a defense mechanism against predators, the bony armor is what allowed Gerrothorax maritimus to live in marine environments, according to researchers. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The actor plays a child predator, who fully undresses in front of Skyler Gisondo’s character. — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026

The male of the species remains alone with the eggs and fights off predators until his body gives out, at which point his flesh becomes the hatchlings’ first food. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026