predaceous
/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
adjective
- Living by preying on other animals; predatory.
- In the ocean, sharks are among the most efficient predaceous creatures.
- The hawk is a predaceous bird that hunts small mammals.
- Many predaceous insects help control garden pests.
- Having a tendency to exploit or victimize others for personal gain.
- The company's predaceous business practices drove smaller competitors out of the market.
- His predaceous attitude made it hard for him to keep friends.
- She warned against the predaceous nature of some online lenders.