predation
/prɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of one animal hunting, killing, and eating another animal.
- Predation is a natural part of the food chain in the wild.
- The study focused on the predation patterns of wolves in the forest.
- Birds of prey rely on predation to feed themselves and their young.
- The act of exploiting or harming others for personal gain, often in a business or social context.
- Online scams are a form of financial predation on vulnerable people.
- The new laws aim to prevent predation by large corporations.
- The company was accused of predation against smaller competitors.
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