Vulture Capitalist

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Pronunciation: /ˈvʌl.tʃər ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪst/

Definitions of vulture capitalist

noun A person or entity that engages in predatory or exploitative practices in the business world, often by taking advantage of struggling companies or distressed assets for profit.

Example Sentences

A1 A vulture capitalist is someone who invests in struggling companies to make a profit.

A2 The vulture capitalist swooped in and bought the company for a fraction of its worth.

B1 Some people view vulture capitalists as opportunistic investors who prey on weak businesses.

B2 The vulture capitalist's aggressive tactics led to the downfall of several small businesses.

C1 The vulture capitalist's ruthless pursuit of profits resulted in layoffs and closures of multiple companies.

C2 Critics argue that vulture capitalists prioritize short-term gains over the long-term sustainability of businesses.

Examples of vulture capitalist in a Sentence

formal The businessman was accused of being a vulture capitalist due to his aggressive takeover tactics.

informal I heard that guy is a vulture capitalist, always looking to make a quick profit.

slang Stay away from those vulture capitalists, they'll swoop in and take everything they can.

figurative In the world of finance, vulture capitalists are seen as predators preying on struggling companies.

Grammatical Forms of vulture capitalist

past tense

vulture capitalized

plural

vulture capitalists

comparative

more vulture capitalist

superlative

most vulture capitalist

present tense

vulture capitalizes

future tense

will vulture capitalize

perfect tense

has vulture capitalized

continuous tense

is vulture capitalizing

singular

vulture capitalist

positive degree

vulture capitalist

infinitive

to vulture capitalize

gerund

vulture capitalizing

participle

vulture capitalized

Origin and Evolution of vulture capitalist

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'vulture capitalist' originated as a derogatory term to describe investors who profit from distressed companies by buying their assets at low prices and selling them for a profit.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'vulture capitalist' has become more widely used in discussions about corporate takeovers and the ethics of profiting from struggling businesses.