American English pronunciation
How to pronounce prey
IPA transcription: [p'ɹeɪ]
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Noun
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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”
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animal hunted or caught for food
Verb
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profit from in an exploitatory manner
“He feeds on her insecurity”
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prey on or hunt for
“These mammals predate certain eggs”