<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Zoology: preying upon other organisms for food.</li><li>of, relating to, or characterized by plunder, pillage, or robbery, as in war: predatory tactics.</li><li>engaging in or living by these activities: predatory bands of brigands.</li><li>excessive or exploitative in amount or cost, as out of greed or to take advantage of consumers or patrons: predatory pricing.</li><li>seeking to exploit, victimize, or prey on others: More and more, senior citizens find themselves victims of predatory scams that rob them of their savings.</li><li>acting with or possessed by overbearing, greedy, or selfish motives: He was cornered at the party by a predatory reporter.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>rapacious</li></ul>