pred·a·tor 
/ˈprɛdətɚ/ noun
plural pred·a·tors /ˈprɛdətɚ/ noun [count] 1 : an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals
▪ predators like bears and wolves ▪ The population of rabbits is controlled by natural predators. 2 : a person who looks for other people in order to use, control, or harm them in some way
▪ a sexual predator [=a person who commits sexual crimes against other people] ▪ a corporate predator acquiring business rivals
▪ predators like bears and wolves ▪ The population of rabbits is controlled by natural predators.
▪ a sexual predator [=a person who commits sexual crimes against other people] ▪ a corporate predator acquiring business rivals
