depredator

[US]//ˈdeprɪdeɪtə//
[UK]//ˈdeprədeɪtər//

Translation

n.A person or animal that plunders, preys upon, or despoils others.
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Phrases & Collocations

apex depredator

depredator control

depredator management

depredator species

depredator removal

depredator attack

depredator population

depredatorprey dynamics

depredator management plan

human depredator

Example Sentences

the sheep were terrified of the silent depredator stalking them from the woods.

farmers organized a hunt to track down the depredator killing their livestock.

historians described the invading army as a ruthless depredator of cultural heritage.

the great white shark is known as an oceanic depredator with few natural enemies.

environmental laws aim to protect the fragile ecosystem from any human depredator.

as a depredator of the night, the owl plays a vital role in controlling pests.

the novel portrays the antagonist as a charming yet dangerous social depredator.

the insurance company refused to cover damages caused by an unknown depredator.

true conservation focuses on habitat protection rather than eliminating every depredator.

he was labeled a corporate depredator after dismantling several established companies.

the ancient civilization collapsed due to constant attacks from a foreign depredator.

remote cameras captured footage of the elusive depredator dragging its kill.

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