Prey (Noun)
Meaning 1
Animal hunted or caught for food.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lions primarily hunt zebras and wildebeests as their main prey in the savannah.
- Small mammals such as mice are a common prey for barn owls at night.
- Many polar bears wait near holes in the ice to catch seals, their preferred prey.
- Raptors use sharp eyesight and swift dives to capture their airborne prey.
- Penguins and other marine animals serve as a prey for killer whales.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The naive tourist fell prey to the scam artist's clever tricks and lost all her money.
- She was an easy prey for the gossipmongers who spread rumors about her personal life.
- The company's weak financial situation made it prey to hostile takeover attempts by rival corporations.
- The young employee was prey to the office bully's constant harassment and intimidation.
- The politician's scandalous behavior made him prey to the media's relentless scrutiny and criticism.