Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Predatory"

The meaning of "Predatory" in various phrases and sentences

Q: O que significa predatory?
A: Of or like a predator (an animal that hunts and eats other animals). Said of a person, it implies that they are abusive to or take advantage of others in some way.

Examples:

The bank was engaging in predatory lending = the bank was loaning money on unfair terms that people could not pay back.

The boss was accused of predatory sexual behavior = the boss was accused of deliberately acting in a sexually aggressive and inappropriate way.

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Q: Por favor, mostra-me como pronunciar predatory.
A: Predatory
The Tyrannosaurus Rex was predatory.
Q: Unknown predatory beasts staged a raid on youngsters , as a result of which they were taken to the hospital. soa natural?
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