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predatory Synonyms

Another word for predatory

Choosing another word for predatory depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Seeking to exploit, ruthlessly take advantage of, or oppress others for personal or financial gain.

Usage Example

"Consumer protection agencies introduced new regulations to curb exploitative lending practices."

Strongest
exploitative
rapacious
Strong
vulturous
greedy
extortionate
avaricious
usurious
ruthless

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or denoting an animal or organism that naturally preys on others for food.

Usage Example

"Owls are nocturnal, predaceous birds with exceptional hearing and silent flight."

Strongest
predaceous
Strong
carnivorous
raptorial
hunting

Opposites of predatory

The opposite of predatory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benevolent
altruistic
charitable
protective
fair
herbivorous
See all opposites of predatory

• Nearby Words

predate
predation
predator
predatory
predawn
predecessor
predefine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Predatory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/predatory
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