prey on

US /preɪ ɑn/
UK /preɪ ɑn/
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1.

predare, cacciare

to hunt and kill for food

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Lions prey on zebras and other large herbivores.
I leoni predano zebre e altri grandi erbivori.
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Eagles often prey on smaller birds and fish.
Le aquile spesso predano uccelli e pesci più piccoli.
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2.

approfittare di, tormentare

to exploit or harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable

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Scammers often prey on the elderly and lonely.
I truffatori spesso approfittano degli anziani e dei solitari.
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His fears began to prey on his mind.
Le sue paure cominciarono a tormentargli la mente.
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exploitvictimizetake advantage ofharasstorment
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preybird of prey