prey

(noun, verb)

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

Similar word(s): quarry, target

Definition categories: person, victim

2. animal hunted or caught for food

Similar word(s): quarry

Definition categories: animal, beast, brute, creature, fauna

Sentences with prey as a noun:

- The rabbit was eaten by the coyote, so the rabbit is the coyote's prey.

verb

1. profit from in an exploitatory manner

Similar word(s): feed

Definition categories: consumption, exploit, work

2. prey on or hunt for

Similar word(s): predate, raven

Definition categories: consumption, forage