beast of prey

noun

Pronunciation: /biːst əv preɪ/

Definition

A carnivorous animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for survival.

Examples

• The wolf is a classic beast of prey that relies on pack coordination to take down larger animals.

• Many ancient cultures feared the tiger as a relentless beast of prey that could strike without warning.

• Conservationists study the hunting patterns of each beast of prey to better understand the balance of the local ecosystem.

Synonyms of beast of prey

Words with a similar meaning to beast of prey:

• predator
• carnivore
• hunter
• raptor

Antonyms of beast of prey

Words with the opposite meaning to beast of prey:

• prey
• herbivore

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