What does Prey Mean?
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"