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2
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
- he fell prey to nagging—but groundless—doubts about his wife's fidelity
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3
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
- that woman has a sharp tongue, and her favored prey is her long-suffering husband
Synonyms for prey
- butt,
- mark,
- sitting duck,
- target,
- victim
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