nounmasculinepl: predators
predador
1. An animal that naturally preys on others; a carnivorous animal that hunts and kills other animals for food
The lion is a apex predator in the African savanna.
O leão é um predador de topo na savana africana.
2. A person who exploits, oppresses, or preys on others, particularly in a sexual or violent manner
The police arrested the serial predator who had been terrorizing the neighborhood.
A polícia prendeu o predador serial que estava aterrorizando o bairro.
3. In business or finance, a person or company that aggressively pursues profit at the expense of others
The predatory lending practices of that bank hurt many vulnerable families.
As práticas de empréstimos predatórios daquele banco prejudicaram muitas famílias vulneráveis.
In Brazilian media and social contexts, 'predador' is commonly used when discussing crime, sexual abuse, and criminal justice. The term carries strong negative connotations and is frequently featured in crime reporting and public safety discussions. In the USA, the term is widely used in both ecological and criminal justice contexts, with 'predator' becoming increasingly prominent in social discourse regarding child safety and exploitation.
NYC Slang
perp (perpetrator) or creep when referring to a criminal predator
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