predation

/prɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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