1. (

• prey ,
• 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" ;

2. (

• prey ,
• quarry

) animal hunted or caught for food ;

1. (

• prey ,
• feed ,

) profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity" ;

2. (

• raven ,
• prey ,
• predate

) prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs" ;