word
Predatory
PREH-duh-taw-ree
/ˈprɛdʌˌtɔːriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
predatory
Dictionary meaning
Living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain.
Examples
- Predatory capitalists.
- A predatory bird.
Synonyms: predaceous
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