prey Synonyms
Another word for prey
• noun (Context 1)
An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food.
"The owl swooped down silently from the branch to capture its quarry."
• verb (Context 2)
To hunt and kill another animal for food (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"Ladybugs are beneficial to gardens because they hunt on destructive aphids."
• noun (Context 3)
A person or thing that is easily harmed, deceived, or exploited by someone or something.
"Uninformed consumers are often easy victim for fraudulent investment schemes."
• verb (Context 4)
To take unfair advantage of, exploit, or harm someone vulnerable (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"Online scammers frequently exploit upon elderly citizens by impersonating government officials."
• verb (Context 5)
To cause constant worry, distress, or obsession to someone's mind (followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"Theunresolved ethical dilemma continued to weigh on on her mind for weeks."
Opposites of prey
The opposite of prey shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: