beast of prey

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Noun

beast of prey

1. A carnivorous animal that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates.
2. (figuratively) A predatory person, savagely cruel and ruthless in their treatment of others.

Translations

• French: bête de proie
• German: Raubtier
• Portuguese: predador
• Russian: хи́щник

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