man-eater

Example Sentences

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But new guidelines aside, Indian officials and wildlife experts continue to use the term man-eater.

From Salon • May 18, 2022

The Daryl Hall and John Oates lyrics say it best: "Oh-oh here she comes. Watch out, boy, she'll chew you up. ... She's a man-eater."

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2016

The next day, as dynamite was dropped into the creek in hopes of raising Lester's body, Matawan's acting mayor offered a $100 reward for anyone who "kills the man-eater."

From US News • Jul. 6, 2016

In Hawaii the term niuhi, meaning "man-eater", was used in native songs thought to refer to tiger sharks.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2015

This animal was not the man-eater, but so close to human habitation she might pose a threat to the villagers, especially as she was with cub.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel