What does Prey Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
  • animal hunted or caught for food
Definition as Verb
  • profit from in an exploitatory manner
  • prey on or hunt for

Examples

  • "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
  • "He feeds on her insecurity"
  • "These mammals predate certain eggs"

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb