1. the act of one animal hunting, killing, and eating another animal
Usage: biology
2. the act of exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain

Examples

• The documentary showed predation in the African savanna.
• Lions rely on predation to survive in the wild.
• Predation helps control deer populations in the forest.
• The study examined predation patterns among marine species.
• Financial predation often targets elderly consumers.
• The company was accused of predation against small businesses.
• Predation by larger fish keeps the ecosystem balanced.