adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of predaceous. alt-of, alternative

   "‘Behold the predacious lion that butchered our flock!’"

Adjective

1. 1
   living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain wordnet
2. 2
   hunting and killing other animals for food wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

carnivorousall-devouringall-engulfingbloodsuckingcannibalcannibalistic

Example

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"‘Behold the predacious lion that butchered our flock!’"

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