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

In their larval stage, dragonflies are fierce aquatic predators that eat mosquito larvae. — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

Another jury in New Mexico found that Meta violated consumer protection laws and was negligent in protecting minors from predators on its platforms. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Overgrown Grass And Shrubs Tall grass and overgrown shrubs provide cover for stink bugs to travel and stay off the radar of predators like birds, mice, frogs, and larger insects. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

That finding raises new questions about how long certain groups of prehistoric marine predators survived. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Producing these flashes also costs energy and can attract predators, giving the insects reasons to make their signals both distinctive and economical. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

These lizards shoot foul-smelling blood out of their eyes, sending many would-be predators scattering. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

Surprising close encounters with marine predators in California bring awe and fear. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 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