helpless prey

Frequency: 5.04.1 per million words

An animal or person unable to defend themselves.

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Examples (10)

  • The kitten, separated from its mother, was helpless prey for the hungry fox.
  • In the face of the economic crisis, many small businesses became helpless prey to larger corporations.
  • The con artist targeted the elderly, seeing them as helpless prey for his schemes.
  • Without proper protection, the refugees were left as helpless prey to various dangers.
  • A young bird falling from its nest is truly helpless prey on the forest floor.
  • The politician exploited the vulnerable population, treating them as helpless prey for votes.
  • The documentary showed how predators often pick out the weakest or sickest animal as helpless prey.
  • He felt like helpless prey caught in a web of legal complexities he couldn't understand.
  • The sudden storm made the small boat and its crew feel like helpless prey against the raging sea.
  • Children, especially those without guardians, can easily become helpless prey for human traffickers.