prey

Noun
  1. A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence (synset 110490045)
    "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
    is a type of: victim - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
    same as: fair game, quarry, target
  2. Animal hunted or caught for food (synset 102155533)
    is a type of: animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
    same as: quarry
Verb
  1. Profit from in an exploitatory manner (synset 201206335)
    "He feeds on her insecurity"
    is a type of: exploit, work - use or manipulate to one's advantage
    same as: feed
  2. Prey on or hunt for (synset 201206120)
    "These mammals predate certain eggs"
    is a type of: forage - wander and feed
    same as: predate, raven

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