prey is the dictionary form of preys Definition of prey
prey has definitions from the fields of zoology,food
1
[ noun ] a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

Examples

"he fell prey to muggers" "everyone was fair game" "the target of a manhunt"

2
[ noun ] (zoology) animal hunted or caught for food

Synonyms

quarry

3
[ verb ] profit from in an exploitatory manner

Synonyms

feed

Examples

"He feeds on her insecurity"

4
[ verb ] (food) prey on or hunt for

Synonyms

predate raven

Examples

"These mammals predate certain eggs"

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