Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PREDACEOUS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word predaceous. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word predaceous. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
predatorpredationpredatory

Best Alternative Words for PREDACEOUS

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
predatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

• living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain

carnivorous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or characteristic of carnivores

• (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals

devouring
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

hunting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

• the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts

marauding
adjectiveadj
noun

• Raiding and pillaging.

adjective satellite

• characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

meat-eating
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• (of animals) carnivorous

plundering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

adjective satellite

• given to taking by force what is desired

rapacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

• excessively greedy and grasping

• devouring or craving food in great quantities

ravenous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely hungry

• devouring or craving food in great quantities

voracious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively greedy and grasping

• devouring or craving food in great quantities

depredatory
adjectiveadj
No meanings yet for this word...
predacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hunting and killing other animals for food

• living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain

Best Hypernyms For PREDACEOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for predaceous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
carnivorous devouring predacious predatory rapacious

Alternatives for PREDATORY

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen