Predaceous and Predatory

Predaceous

Predaceous adjective - Living by killing and eating other animals.
Usage example: the predaceous animals of the jungle, with the tiger at the top of the food chain
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Synonyms for Predaceous

Predatory is a synonym for predaceous. In some cases you can use "Predatory" instead an adjective "Predaceous".

Predatory

Predatory adjective - Living by killing and eating other animals.
Usage example: hawks are predatory and pose a danger to rabbits and other pets
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Synonyms for Predatory

Predaceous is a synonym for predatory. You can use "Predaceous" instead an adjective "Predatory". popular alternative

Nearby Words: predator, predacious, predating
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