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Predatory vs Covetous - What's the difference?

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Predatory is a related term of covetous.


As adjectives the difference between predatory and covetous

is that predatory is of, or relating to a predator while covetous is inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious.

predatory

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to a predator.
  • Living by preying on other living animals.
  • (figuratively) Exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

    • Related terms

    * predaceous, predacious * predator

    Derived terms

    * predatory pricing

    Anagrams

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    covetous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * covetousness

    Related terms

    * covet

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