buzzardlike

/ˈbʌzɑːdlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a buzzard; especially : having a sharp, hooked beak

“The buzzardlike bird swooped down to scavenge for food.”

2. noun

a person who resembles a buzzard; especially : a scavenger

“The buzzardlike character in the novel was a symbol of greed and opportunism.”

Synonyms

  • carrion-eating
  • raptorial
  • vulturine

Antonyms

  • omnivorous
  • predatory