1. [noun] (archaic) Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war; spoil; booty; plunder.
2. [noun] That which is or may be seized by animals or birds to be devoured; hence, a person given up as a victim.
3. [noun] A living thing that is eaten by another living thing.
4. [noun] The act of devouring other creatures; ravage.
5. [noun] The victim of a disease.
6. [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'.
7. [noun] Animal hunted or caught for food.
8. [verb] Profit from in an exploitatory manner; 'He feeds on her insecurity'.
9. [verb] Prey on or hunt for; 'These mammals predate certain eggs'.
