prey, n.
(preys)
freq. cnt. 5
(preys)
freq. cnt. 5
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
<noun.person> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3
fair game prey quarry target
sample sentences
"he fell prey to muggers""everyone was fair game"
"the target of a manhunt"
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animal hunted or caught for food
<noun.animal> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
prey quarry
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