prey

  1. Noun.  (archaic) Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war; spoil; booty; plunder.
  2. Noun.  That which is or may be seized by animals or birds to be devoured; hence, a person given up as a victim.
  3. Noun.  A living thing that is eaten by another living thing.
  4. Verb.  To victimize, hunt, attack or plunder.
  5. Verb.  To devour.
  6. Verb.  To exert harmful influence.

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