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Predatory vs Larcenous - What's the difference?

predatory | larcenous | Synonyms |

Predatory is a synonym of larcenous.


As adjectives the difference between predatory and larcenous

is that predatory is of, or relating to a predator while larcenous is given to larceny, tending to thievery.

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.
  • Derived terms

    * predatory pricing

    Anagrams

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    References

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    larcenous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Given to larceny, tending to thievery.
  • Resembling theft, often applied to legal actions that seem unfair.
  • :These late fees are larcenous . I should have read the fine print before signing.
  • Derived terms

    * larcenously