simple past tense and past participle of predate

(biology, ecology) A nonconsumptive suppression of prey by a predator.

(biology, ecology) A form of predation when one predator feeds on a second predator, which has in turn already consumed a target prey.

Any of several species of African assassin bugs, especially Platymeris rhadamanthus.

(ecology) That provides a defence against predation or predators

An animal atop the food chain, preying but not prey.

plural of predator bug

plural of sexual predator

(chiefly derogatory) A person who obtains, or tries to obtain, sexual contact in an abusive manner, and for that reason is seen as threatening.

plural of apex predator