prey

/preɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

an animal that is hunted or caught by a predator

“The lion stalked its prey in the savannah.”

2. verb

to hunt or be hunted by a predator

“The bird will prey on insects for food.”

3. verb

to obtain something unfairly or by exploiting a weakness

“The company will prey on the financial struggles of its customers.”

Synonyms

  • bait
  • game
  • victims

Antonyms

  • hunter
  • predator