predacious
/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
adjective
- Variant spelling of predaceous; living by preying on other animals.
- Some predacious fungi trap tiny worms in the soil.
- The predacious habits of the weasel make it a skilled hunter.
- The predacious dragonfly catches mosquitoes in midair.
- Variant spelling of predaceous; inclined to exploit others.
- The predacious tactics of the advertising firm were widely condemned.
- The predacious landlord raised rents without making any repairs.
- Her predacious comments during the meeting upset her coworkers.