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

Synonyms

raptor carnivore leone scavenger vulture omnivore predator insectivore bird of prey carnivora

Antonyms

herbivore

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

beast of burden beast of draft beast of draught beast of the deep beast of the river beast of venery