What is the meaning of prey?

noun

  • A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.
    • usage: "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
  • Animal hunted or caught for food.

verb

  • Profit from in an exploitatory manner.
    • usage: "He feeds on her insecurity"
  • Prey on or hunt for.
    • usage: "These mammals predate certain eggs"
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