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Synonyms of Carnivorous

1. Predatory

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: referring to an animal that preys on others to obtain food.

Usage: Predatory animals usually have sharp teeth and strong claws.

Example sentence: The lion's predatory instincts enable it to hunt skillfully in the wild.

2. Flesh-eating

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: describing an organism that feeds on the flesh of other animals.

Usage: The flesh-eating plant lures insects to their doom.

Example sentence: The crocodile is a formidable flesh-eating creature of the water.

3. Meat-eating

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: indicating an animal that consumes meat as their primary food source.

Usage: Tigers are known for their meat-eating nature and powerful hunting skills.

Example sentence: The eagle is a majestic bird with a meat-eating diet that consists mainly of fish and small mammals.

4. Carnassial

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: relating to the specialized teeth adapted for tearing flesh.

Usage: The cat's carnassial teeth make it efficient in consuming its prey.

Example sentence: The wolf's powerful jaw and sharp carnassial teeth enable it to process the meat it captures.