predation
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8.3
- noun
- /prɪˈdeɪʃən/
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depredación
- Economic predation further manifests itself in a notion of "to the victor belong the spoils."
- economic predation
- state predation
Examples
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When Detroit filed for bankruptcy in 2013, it became the largest US city to fall victim to cultural-financial predation and is unlikely to be the last.
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Man harming his fellow man through fraud, violence, or predation is a deliberate problem.
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However, the more important point about predation is that it cannot take place in a competitive marketplace.
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For instance, an industry leader may engage in predation by establishing a reputation as a price predator or through the false signaling of costs.
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The frequent predations of thieves, youth gangs, and corrupt police officials additionally threaten the security and stability of local lives.
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The predation of local wildlife has led to a significant decline in the bird population.
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During the lecture, the professor explained how economic predation can harm vulnerable communities.
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The movie depicted the brutal predation of the city by organized crime groups.
Synonyms
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9.8
Damage and stealing caused by a violent attack
Antonyms
How Predatory
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Predation comes from the Latin words praeda 'prey' or 'booty' and praedari 'to plunder'. A helpful image is of robbers taking 'booty' from a village, which is why predation can mean attacking, robbing, or taking by force.