Meaning & use
Preyed
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Hunted or attacked another animal for food, or exploited or took advantage of someone vulnerable.
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Wolves preyed on the weaker members of the herd.
Scammers preyed on elderly people who lived alone.
A note on using this word
Often used with 'on' or 'upon,' as in 'preyed upon his fears,' extending the hunting metaphor to emotional or psychological manipulation.
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