prey on
US /preɪ ɑn/
UK /preɪ ɑn/

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2.
يستغل, يؤذي, يسيطر على
to exploit or harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable
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Scammers often prey on the elderly and lonely.
المحتالون غالبًا ما يستغلون كبار السن والوحدانيين.
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His fears began to prey on his mind.
بدأت مخاوفه تسيطر على عقله.