Synonyms for prey on


Grammar : Verb
Spell : prey
Phonetic Transcription : preɪ

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Définition of prey on

Origin :
  • mid-13c., "animal hunted for food," also "that which is taken in war," from Old French preie "booty, animal taken in the chase" (mid-12c., Modern French proie), from Latin praeda "booty, plunder, game hunted," earlier praeheda, related to prehendere "to grasp, seize" (see prehensile).
  • verb attack, terrorize

Antonyms for prey on

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