beast of prey

Noun

Meaning

A carnivorous animal that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates.

(figuratively) A predatory person, savagely cruel and ruthless in their treatment of others.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

raptor scavenger vulture omnivore predator insectivore bird of prey carnivora

herbivore

Take hope from the heart of man and you make him a beast of prey. Ouida