predator

• Substantiv, das ein Tier bezeichnet, das von der Jagd auf andere Tiere lebt, oder einen Menschen, der andere angreift oder für seine Zwecke ausnutzt.

A noun referring to an animal that lives by preying on other animals, or a person who attacks or exploits others for personal gain.

1. Animal that huntsB1formal

   An animal that naturally hunts and feeds on other animals.

   Raubtier

   • The lion is a powerful predator in the savanna.
   • Sharks are apex predators in the ocean.
   • Birds of prey are skilled predators.

   Synonymecarnivorehunterraptor

   Antonymeprey

2. Exploitative personB2formal

   A person or group that takes advantage of others for personal gain or profit.

   Ausbeuter

   • The loan shark was a predator targeting vulnerable people.
   • He was known as a corporate predator, buying up struggling companies.
   • Online predators often target children.

   Synonymebloodsuckerexploiterparasitesharkuservulture

   Antonymealtruistbenefactorgiver