man-eater

[US]/[ˈmæn.iː.tə]/
[UK]/[ˈmæn.iː.tər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person, especially a man, who is attracted to women and spends a lot of time and money on them.; A predatory animal that preys on humans.; A person who exploits or takes advantage of men.

Phrases & Collocations

a man-eater

man-eaters

becoming a man-eater

feared man-eater

man-eater legend

the man-eater

man-eater's lair

man-eater attack

terrible man-eater

Example Sentences

the villagers whispered stories of a man-eater lurking in the forest.

local legends painted a terrifying picture of the man-eater's appetite.

the experienced tracker warned the team about a notorious man-eater in the area.

fear gripped the community after reports of a man-eater emerged.

the man-eater's reputation preceded it, striking terror into the hearts of travelers.

despite the danger, some sought to prove they could outsmart the man-eater.

the hunter vowed to rid the region of the dreaded man-eater.

stories of the man-eater served as a cautionary tale for children.

the man-eater’s territory was vast, encompassing several remote villages.

the tribe developed rituals to appease the man-eater and prevent attacks.

the man-eater’s presence cast a shadow of fear over the entire valley.

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