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prey, to prey on
Definition:
The term "prey" refers to something that is hunted, usually an animal that is used for food.
- In a figurative sense, "prey" can refer to a person who is taken advantage of, abused, or oppressed by a more powerful person.
- To "prey on" people means to take advantage of them by oppressing them or stealing something from them.
- The term "prey" could also be translated as "hunted animal" or "hunted one" or "victim."
(See also: kt/oppress)