Dictionary Check: prey

"prey" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

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

Example: "he fell prey to muggers"
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noun

animal hunted or caught for food

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verb

profit from in an exploitatory manner

Example: "He feeds on her insecurity"
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verb

prey on or hunt for

Example: "These mammals predate certain eggs"
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