predatory

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by the hunting and killing of other animals for food.

Seeking to exploit or victimize others for one's own gain.

Examples

The shark is a predatory fish that relies on its keen sense of smell to track down prey.

The company was accused of using predatory lending practices to exploit vulnerable homeowners.

Synonyms

rapacious voracious carnivorous exploitative plundering marauding vulturous

Antonyms

benevolent altruistic harmless nurturing gentle protective herbivorous