Zoophage, a term used to describe an animal that solely or primarily feeds on other animals, has a number of synonyms that can be used interchangeably. The most common synonym for zoophage is carnivore, which means "meat-eater." Other synonyms for zoophage include predator, hunter, and flesh-eater. While these terms all describe animals that consume the flesh of other animals, each has slightly different connotations and nuances. For example, predator is often used to describe an animal that actively seeks out and hunts its prey, while zoophage encompasses any animal that feeds on other animals in any way.