PREY

(noun) animal hunted or caught for food
synonyms : quarry
The lion chased its prey, a deer, for miles before finally catching it. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) 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
Billy fell prey to the gang of bullies, and was made to cough up his money. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) prey on or hunt for
"These mammals predate certain eggs"
synonyms : predate , raven
Vultures are known to prey on human flesh. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) profit from in an exploitatory manner
"He feeds on her insecurity"
synonyms : feed
Mary’s neighbors prey on her generosity by borrowing things and never returning them. -added by naila_inlas

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