Synonyms of predators

predators

noun

plural of predator

as in vampires

a person who habitually preys upon others

measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vampires
• sharks
• vultures
• wolves
• users
• exploiters
• kites
• buzzards
• bloodsuckers
• harpies
• sponges
• leeches
• destroyers
• devourers
• spongers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predators

Now, researchers are concerned that more ecosystems will be disrupted as the apex predators with a ferocious appetite feast on a buffet of raccoons, opossums, bobcats, alligators and birds -- including prey bigger than themselves. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026

In addition to wolves, the state is also struggling to manage conservation of other predators, including bears and mountain lions, and lawmakers are now considering reintroducing grizzlies, the state’s storied and long-locally extinct mascot. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Many ants feed on the sugary honeydew excreted by these insects and will actively protect them from predators. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Milkweed also attracts ladybugs, which are natural predators of grubs. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Adult pythons have few predators, according to the FWC, and frequently prey upon native species, including those that are threatened or endangered. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The slime of some species also numbs an attacker’s tongue, protecting them from predators. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Invertebrates make up more than 70% of all terrestrial animal species and are important pollinators, predators and herbivores in virtually every nonmarine ecosystem. — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

With squid, baitfish, and predators all swimming fast and changing colors in the lights, the underside of the boat must have looked like a rave party. — Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026