prey (Noun) — A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. ex. "he fell prey to muggers"
prey (Noun) — Animal hunted or caught for food.
prey (Verb) — Profit from in an exploitatory manner. ex. "He preys on her insecurity"
prey (Verb) — Hunt for as food. ex. "These mammals prey certain eggs"
prey (Verb) — Cause a harmful or distressing effect.