jackals
jack-als
noun
People who ruthlessly exploit others' weaknesses or misfortunes for personal gain.
"The media jackals descended on the scandal."
noun
Wild, dog-like mammals, often scavenging in packs across Africa and Asia.
"The jackals howled under the desert moon."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: side-striped jackal, Canis adustus, black-backed jackal, Canis mesomelas, African golden wolf, Canis anthus, Egyptian jackal, grey jackal, golden jackal, Canis aureus