Maneater
(noun)
- An animal that preys on humans.
- A person who is considered dangerous or destructive, especially to romantic partners.
- A ferocious or voracious person or animal.
Origin:
The origin of the word maneater is unclear.
Examples:
- The villagers were warned about the maneater tiger that lived in the nearby forest.
- She was known as a maneater because she went through men like a hot knife through butter.
- The maneater was finally captured after attacking several people in the area.
- The maneater shark was responsible for several attacks on swimmers near the coast.
- He was wary of getting involved with her because he heard she was a notorious maneater.