prey meaning and definition

PREY noun

Definition of prey (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"
   • synonyms: fair game, quarry, target
2. animal hunted or caught for food
   • synonyms: quarry

PREY verb

Definition of prey (verb)

1. profit from in an exploitatory manner
   • "He feeds on her insecurity"
   • synonyms: feed
2. prey on or hunt for
   • "These mammals predate certain eggs"
   • synonyms: predate, raven