Meaning of 'prey'

Find the meaning of the word ‘prey’

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Meaning of ‘prey’

4 definitions found.

prey

noun

animal hunted or caught for food

Synonyms: quarry

noun

a person who is the aim of an attack, especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation, by some hostile person or influence

Example: "I fell prey to muggers."

Synonyms: quarry target fair game

verb

prey on or hunt for

Synonyms: raven

verb

profit from in an exploitatory manner

Synonyms: feed

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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