prey on

US /preɪ ɑn/
UK /preɪ ɑn/
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1.

caçar, predar

to hunt and kill for food

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Lions prey on zebras and other large herbivores.
Leões caçam zebras e outros grandes herbívoros.
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Eagles often prey on smaller birds and fish.
Águias frequentemente caçam pássaros menores e peixes.
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2.

explorar, atormentar

to exploit or harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable

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Scammers often prey on the elderly and lonely.
Golpistas frequentemente exploram idosos e solitários.
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His fears began to prey on his mind.
Seus medos começaram a atormentar sua mente.
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