predator

• Animal qui vit en chassant et en se nourrissant d'autres animaux, ou personne qui attaque ou exploite les autres à son profit.

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.

   Animal qui chasse

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

   Synonymescarnivorehunterraptor

   Antonymesprey

2. Exploitative personB2formal

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

   Prédateur (personne exploiteuse)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbloodsuckerexploiterparasitesharkuservulture

   Antonymesaltruistbenefactorgiver