PREDATORY


Meaning of PREDATORY in English

1.

Predatory animals live by killing other animals for food.

...~ birds like the eagle.

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2.

Predatory people or organizations are eager to gain something out of someone else’s weakness or suffering.

People who run small businesses are frightened by the ~ behaviour of the banks.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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