predator
//ˈprɛdətər//
Noun
predatorSingular
predatorsPlural
1
An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for food.
Lions are predators that hunt zebras and other animals.
2
A person who ruthlessly exploits or harms others for personal gain.
Financial predators target vulnerable elderly people with scams.
3
A person who commits sexual crimes, especially against children or vulnerable individuals.
The police arrested a predator who had been targeting children online.