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predatory definition
preda·tory (pred′ə tôr′ē)
adjective
- of, living by, or characterized by plundering, robbing, or exploiting others
- living by capturing and feeding upon other animals; predacious
Etymology: L praedatorius < praeda, prey
Related Forms:
- predatorily pred′a·to′·rily adverb
- predatoriness pred′a·to′·ri·ness noun
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