predacious

• Bezeichnet ein Tier, das sich von der Jagd auf andere Tiere ernährt; räuberisch lebend. Auch im weiteren Sinne: raubgierig, plündernd oder ausbeuterisch.

Describes an animal that lives by preying on others; predatory.

1. Hunting and killing other animals for foodC1formal

   Describes an animal that naturally hunts, kills, and eats other animals.

   Raubtierhaft

   • Lions are predacious animals that hunt in groups.
   • The predacious nature of the hawk is evident in its sharp talons.
   • Many deep-sea fish are highly predacious.

   Synonymecarnivorouspredatoryrapaciousraptorial

   Antonymevegetarian

2. Exploiting others for personal gainC2formal

   Describes a person or entity that preys on others, often in a ruthless or exploitative manner.

   Raubtierhaft

   • The predacious businessman took over several small companies.
   • Her predacious behavior in the industry earned her many enemies.
   • The loan shark's predacious tactics trapped many in debt.

   Synonymeexploitativegraspinggreedypredatoryrapaciousvulturine

   Antonymealtruisticbenevolentgenerousselfless