What Does the Word Predator Mean

What is the true definition of predator?

pred·​a·​tor | \ ˈpre-də-tər , -ˌtȯr \ Essential Meaning of predator. 1 : an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals predators like bears and wolves The population of rabbits is controlled by natural predators.

What does it mean when someone calls someone a predator?

someone who follows people in order to harm them or commit a crime against them: a sexual predator.