n. [ L. depraedator. ] One who plunders or pillages; a spoiler; a robber. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending or designed to depredate; characterized by depredation; plundering;
adv. In a predatory manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. praedatorius, fr. praedari to plunder, fr. praeda prey. See Prey. ]
Exercise . . . maketh the spirits more hot and predatory. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]