prey
//preɪ//
Noun
preySingular
preyPlural
1
An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food.
The lion chased its prey across the grassland.
2
A person who is harmed or deceived by someone or something.
The elderly often fall prey to telephone scams.
Verb
preyInfinitive
preyPresent tense
preyedPast tense
preyedPast participle
preyingPresent participle
preysThird-person singular
1
To hunt and kill another animal for food.
Owls prey on mice and other small animals.
2
To exploit or harm someone, especially someone vulnerable.
Scammers often prey on elderly people who live alone.