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vulture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of vulture

a person who habitually preys upon others

  • noted that the paparazzi are vultures who could not exist without the connivance of the tabloid-buying public
Synonyms of vulture

bloodsucker, buzzard, harpy, kite, predator, shark, vampire, wolf
Words Related to vulture

exploiter, user

leech, sponge, sponger

destroyer, devourer
Antonyms of vulture

prey

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