Definition of 'prey'

Noun

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

Verb

1. profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"
      Synonyms: feed
2. prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
      Synonyms: raven predate

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