Meaning of prey

(noun) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"

animal hunted or caught for food

(verb) profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"

prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"