Synonyms for

Predators

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

Definition

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Synonyms & similar words

vulture predatoryanimal piranha predator marauder hunter killer carnivore lion tiger leopard cougar lynx jaguar panther wolf coyote hyena shark crocodile alligator snake hawk eagle

Synonyms by register

Formal

hunter aggressor marauder devourer

Informal

killer beast big shot top dog

Literary

ravager slayer destroyer

Antonyms

prey victim target defenseless innocent harmless

Common collocations

  • natural predators
  • apex predators
  • predators and prey
  • predators hunt
  • predators attack
  • human predators
  • sexual predators

Word family

noun predator
verb prey
adjective predatory

Usage note

While 'predator' can refer to an animal that hunts other animals, it is also commonly used metaphorically for people who exploit or harm others. The verb form is 'to prey on'.

Example sentences

  1. The lion is a fierce predator in the savannah.
  2. The shark is a predator of the ocean.
  3. The eagle is a predator that can soar high in the sky.
  4. The spider is a predator that catches insects in its web.
  5. The crocodile is a predator that lurks in the water.

Quotes

  • The predator only kills what it needs to survive.
  • In the animal kingdom, the predator always hunts the prey.
  • The predator is a symbol of power and strength.

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