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preying

One entry found.

Main Entry:
2prey
Function:
intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
preyed; prey·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French preier, from Latin praedari, from praeda
Date:
14th century
1: to make raids for the sake of booty2 a: to seize and devour prey b: to commit violence or robbery or fraud3: to have an injurious, destructive, or wasting effect <worry preyed upon his mind>
prey·er noun
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