man-eater

Example Sentences

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Ajay jumped to his feet as if an enormous man-eater were about to pounce.

From Literature

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

From Salon

There were undoubtedly elements of bigotry and chauvinism to much of the original Bennifer backlash — especially to the idea that Lopez was a controlling, spoiled “diva” and a compulsive man-eater.

From Los Angeles Times

To borrow a title from a 1980s hit not written by Billy Joel, I guess that makes each croc a man-eater.

From Washington Post

Despite the last reported attack taking place in the 1920s, the perception among both fishers and the public is of the shark as a man-eater.

From The Guardian