Prey
/ˈpreɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) An animal hunted or seized for food by another.
The hawk caught a mouse as its prey.
- (v.) To hunt or seize for food or advantage.
Wolves prey on weaker animals in the forest.
Forms
- preys
- preyed
- preying
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'prey' is metaphorically used to describe a vulnerable party exploited by another; specificity helps avoid ambiguity.
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