prey for

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Indicates the predator for which something is prey.

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Examples (10)

  • The young deer are ideal prey for the leopard.
  • Small fish often become prey for larger marine predators.
  • He feared his small business would become prey for the aggressive corporate giant.
  • In the wild, weak animals are easy prey for hungry carnivores.
  • Uninformed investors can be easy prey for fraudulent schemes.
  • The mouse is always on alert, knowing it is potential prey for the owl.
  • Many ancient civilizations were constant prey for invading armies.
  • Children, especially online, are often vulnerable prey for malicious individuals.
  • The wounded gazelle became easy prey for the waiting lion.
  • A nation weakened by internal strife becomes attractive prey for its powerful neighbors.