predatory

Describes a person, animal, or behavior that involves attacking, exploiting, or living off others for gain or survival. It can refer to both biological hunting behavior and figurative exploitation in financial, social, or other contexts.

ruХищнический: относящийся к нападению, грабежу или эксплуатации других ради выгоды или пропитания.esDepredador o relativo a la depredación: que ataca, roba o explota a otros para obtener beneficio o sustento.frPrédateur ou prédateur au sens figuré : qui s'attaque à d'autres pour se nourrir, ou qui exploite autrui de manière agressive ou abusive pour son propre profit.deRaubtierhaft oder räuberisch: auf Angriff, Raub, Ausbeutung oder Plünderung ausgerichtet, um sich Vorteile oder Nahrung zu verschaffen.ptPredatório: relativo ao ato de atacar, saquear ou explorar outros para obter vantagem ou sustento; que vive de caçar e devorar outras espécies.zh掠夺性的：指以攻击、掠夺或剥削他人来获取利益或食物的。arوصف للكائن الحيواني الذي يعيش على افتراس غيره، أو للسلوك القائم على الاعتداء والنهب واستغلال الآخرين لتحقيق مصلحة أو ربح.

1. Living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey B2 formal scientific

   Describing an organism that survives by hunting, killing, and consuming other living creatures. This biological characteristic involves specific adaptations for capturing and subduing prey, such as sharp claws, keen senses, or venom. It forms a fundamental part of food webs and ecological dynamics.

   • The lion is a classic example of a predatory carnivore at the top of the food chain.
   • Many predatory birds, like hawks and eagles, have exceptional eyesight for spotting prey from great distances.
   • The introduction of a non-native predatory fish devastated the local aquatic ecosystem.
   • The praying mantis is a highly efficient predatory insect, ambushing its victims with lightning speed.
   • Deep-sea anglerfish use a bioluminescent lure as part of their predatory strategy.

   ruЖивущий охотой на других животных, особенно ловлей живой добычиesdepredadorfrprédateur (qui vit de proies)deVon der Jagd auf andere Tiere lebend, besonders durch den Fang lebender BeuteptQue vive de caçar outros animais, especialmente capturando presas vivaszh掠食性的arيعيش بالافتراس على الحيوانات الأخرى

   同义词: carnivorouspredaceouspredaciousrapaciousraptorial

   反义词: prey

2. Characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding B2 formal

   Relating to actions, behavior, or individuals that involve aggressive exploitation, theft, or destruction for personal or organizational gain. This meaning extends beyond the biological realm to describe human activities like corporate takeovers, exploitative lending practices, or military raids, always carrying a strongly negative and condemnatory connotation.

   • The tribe launched a series of predatory raids against neighboring settlements for livestock and grain.
   • Regulators accused the bank of predatory lending, trapping vulnerable borrowers in unpayable debt.
   • The company's predatory pricing strategy was designed to bankrupt smaller competitors.
   • The Vikings were renowned for their swift, predatory attacks along the European coast.
   • He exhibited a predatory charm, manipulating people for his own financial and social advancement.

   ruХарактеризующийся грабежом, разбоем или набегамиesDepredador (en sentido figurado)frPrédateur (au sens de pillage)deDurch Plünderung, Raub oder Überfall gekennzeichnetptCaracterizado por pilhagem, saque ou rapinazh掠夺性的，抢劫的，劫掠的arمتسم بالسلب والنهب والإغارة

   同义词: lootingmaraudingpillagingplunderingraidingrapaciousvoracious

• more predatory comparative form
• most predatory superlative form