predatory
BrE /ˈprɛ.də.tər.i/ AmE /ˈprɛ.də.tɔːr.i/
adjective en → es
relating to an animal that hunts and eats other animals
depredador, carnívoro
- predatory species
Collocations predatory instincts · predatory behavior
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The cat is a predatory animal.
El gato es un animal depredador.
relating to someone who behaves like an animal that hunts and eats other animals, especially in a way that is unfair or harmful
predatorio, depredador (en sentido figurado)
- predatory behavior
Collocations predatory lending practices · predatory pricing strategies
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The company was accused of predatory business practices.
La empresa fue acusada de prácticas empresariales depredadoras.