Meaning & Definition of Prey in English
English⟶
Prey
/pre/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- prey,
- quarry,
- target,
- fair game
2. Animal hunted or caught for food
synonym:
- prey,
- quarry
verb
1. Profit from in an exploitatory manner
- "He feeds on her insecurity"
synonym:
- prey,
- feed
2. Prey on or hunt for
- "These mammals predate certain eggs"
synonym:
- raven,
- prey,
- predate
Examples of using
Cornered prey is the most dangerous kind.