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 Rather than import a brand-new predator to deal with the crabs, the team is topping up a species that already belongs in Mediterranean waters. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Mourmouras was fishing 10 miles offshore in 200 feet of water, when a different top-predator gamefish took his 18-inch squid bait, which was intended for tuna and suspended halfway to the bottom. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Essay Get the Lead Out Alex Manley Our ancestors were born to die by predators. — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 25 Aug. 2026 Feral hogs reproduce quickly, have few natural predators and have dramatically expanded their range. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predator

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Noun

As expected, there are a lot of battles between the vampire and Van Helsing that will thrill kids.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Her superpower had nothing to do with vampires and everything to do with her staggering talent.

— Judy Berman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vampire

Noun

For a taste of the Mediterranean, Beach Rogue, with its after-dark DJ and near-promise of shark sightings, is the spot to book.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The vessel was licensed to travel through Kiribati's waters but was detained by the maritime police after inspectors found shark fins on board, commander Tom Redfern told AFP.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shark

Noun

Indeed, the team most vulnerable to the vultures now were once the ones doing most of the preying.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
In June, staff said goodbye to Indy, a 46-year-old Egyptian vulture believed to be among the oldest of her species in human care.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of vulture

Noun

In Wolf’s Belly, Little Red Riding Hood and Grandmother find themselves in a magical void with other fairytale characters that the wolf has gobbled up, including the Boy who Cried Wolf and a fourth Little Pig.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Elk and deer are spotted around the lodge, while moose, bears, wolves, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep are out in the surrounding area.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

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