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Textual thesaurus for "prey"

(noun) quarry

animal hunted or caught for food


(noun) quarry, target, fair game

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


(verb) predate, raven

prey on or hunt for

These mammals predate certain eggs


(verb) feed

profit from in an exploitatory manner

He feeds on her insecurity