vulture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of VULTURE

a person who habitually preys upon others <noted that the paparazzi are vultures who could not exist without the connivance of the tabloid-buying public>

Synonyms bloodsucker, buzzard, harpy, kite, shark, vampire, vulture, wolf

Related Words exploiter, user; leech, sponge, sponger; destroyer, devourer

Antonyms prey

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