prey on

US /preɪ ɑn/
UK /preɪ ɑn/
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1.

depredar, cazar

to hunt and kill for food

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Lions prey on zebras and other large herbivores.
Los leones depredan cebras y otros grandes herbívoros.
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Eagles often prey on smaller birds and fish.
Las águilas a menudo depredan aves y peces más pequeños.
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huntfeed onvictimize
2.

aprovecharse de, atormentar

to exploit or harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable

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Scammers often prey on the elderly and lonely.
Los estafadores a menudo se aprovechan de los ancianos y solitarios.
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His fears began to prey on his mind.
Sus miedos comenzaron a atormentar su mente.
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exploitvictimizetake advantage ofharasstorment
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preybird of prey