Synonyms for

Predator

Verb / ˈpredʌtɜ: / Another word for predator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A predator is an animal that kills and eats other animals in order to survive.

Synonyms & similar words

vulture predatoryanimal piranha marauder hunter killer carnivore predaceous raptor savage attacker assassin butcher murderer man-eater meat-eater sharpshooter sportsman wolf

Synonyms by register

Formal

hunter carnivore aggressor marauder

Informal

killer beast shark wolf

Literary

ravager devourer harrier

Antonyms

prey victim target quarry food hunted

Common collocations

  • apex predator
  • sexual predator
  • natural predator
  • predator-prey relationship
  • predator species
  • social predator
  • predator behavior

Word family

noun predator
verb prey
adjective predatory

Usage note

While 'predator' often refers to animals that hunt others for food, it can also describe humans who exploit or harm others, particularly in contexts like 'sexual predator'.

Example sentences

  1. The cheetah is one of the fastest predators in the animal kingdom.
  2. A shark is a well-known predator of the ocean.
  3. A tiger is a predator that hunts mostly at night.
  4. The eagle is a skilled predator that can spot its prey from high up in the sky.
  5. A crocodile is a dangerous predator that lurks in rivers and swamps.

Quotes

  • A predator is someone who gets pleasure from someone else's pain. And that is insanity.
  • Society is not a level playing field; it's a predator-prey relationship.
  • I often think of the African lion as a metaphor for power. Power in the hands of a predator is a dangerous thing.

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