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English to English noun
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a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence |  | Example: he fell prey to muggers
everyone was fair game
the target of a manhunt
source: wordnet30
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animal hunted or caught for food | | source: wordnet30
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Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war; spoil; booty; plunder. | | source: webster1913
verb
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profit from in an exploitatory manner | | Example: He feeds on her insecurity
source: wordnet30
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prey on or hunt for | | Example: These mammals predate certain eggs
source: wordnet30
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To take booty; to gather spoil; to ravage; to take food by violence. | | source: webster1913
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