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prey n. [
quarry, target, fair game] 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"
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prey n. [
quarry] animal hunted or caught for food
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prey v. [
feed] profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"
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prey v. [
raven, predate] prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
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