What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Preying vs Predatory - What's the difference?

preying | predatory |

As a verb preying

is .

As a adjective predatory is

of, or relating to a predator.

preying

English

Verb

(head)

    • 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

    *

    References

    *