vulturine

/ˈvʌltʃəraɪn/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling a vulture.
    • The scientist studied the vulturine features of the Andean condor.
    • The bird's vulturine appearance made it easy to identify from a distance.
    • Its vulturine neck was long and featherless.
  2. Having the greedy or predatory qualities associated with a vulture.
    • His vulturine gaze swept the room, looking for anyone who seemed vulnerable.
    • The vulturine landlord raised the rent as soon as the tenants lost their jobs.
    • The company's vulturine tactics included buying up struggling businesses for pennies.
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