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хи́щнический — meaning in English

khishchnicheskiy

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English meaning

predatory adjective Living by hunting and killing other animals for food.

Senses

хи́щнический is used for these senses in English:

predatory Of, or relating to a predator.
predatory (figuratively) Exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

predatory — full definition

adjective Living by hunting and killing other animals for food.
adjective Exploiting others unfairly for personal gain.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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