PREYED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in overcome

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preyed (on or upon)

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verb

past tense of prey (on or upon)

as in fed (on, upon, or off)

to seize and eat (something) as prey a fox has been preying on the chickens

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With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.

— Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

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The settlers were ordered to shoot-to-kill at anyone—armed or unarmed, man or woman—who crossed the plough line.

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Hobbs was captured after trying to run away from officers, the official said, adding that the teen was unarmed when he was caught.

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Definition of unarmed

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Officials said the structure remains unsafe, and the county's 150-foot safety perimeter around the building will stay in place.

— Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Bloomfield says they might get shipped overseas to places where recycling is done in unsafe and dirty conditions.

— Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026

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