predation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de um organismo caçar, matar e comer outro, ou, em sentido mais amplo, o ato de pilhagem, rapina ou exploração sobre outros.

A noun referring to the act of one organism hunting, killing, and feeding upon another, or more broadly, an act of plundering or preying upon others.

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1. Biological predationB2formal

   The act of one animal hunting, killing, and eating another animal for food.

   Predação

   • Lions engage in predation to survive in the wild.
   • Predation is a key factor in controlling prey populations.
   • The study focused on the predation patterns of wolves.

   Sinônimoshunting

2. Plundering or exploitationC1formal

   The act of taking something by force or through dishonest means, often causing harm.

   Predação

   • The predation of natural resources by corporations is a major concern.
   • Historical accounts describe the predation of villages by invading armies.
   • Economic predation can leave communities impoverished.

   Sinônimosdepredationexploitationmaraudingpillageplunderraidingspoliation