Synonyms for raptorial

Most common

predatory · rapacious · ravening · vulturous

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Like or resembling a raptor; seizing or plundering, like a bird of prey.

Related words

Other spellings

raptatorial

Example sentences

• predatory Minors deserve protection from predatory behaviors.
• rapacious Ukrainians don't deserve to be invaded by a rapacious army.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

ravening

9 letters

predatory⁴, rapacious³, vulturous, vulturine

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (predatory⁴ = 4 syllables).