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Dictionary definition for: Prey
1. (n) 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"
2. (v) profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"
3. (n) animal hunted or caught for food
4. (v) prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
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