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to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
depredar, cazar
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Ejemplos
The predatory cat preyed on a mouse that had ventured too far from its burrow.
El felino depredador se alimentó de un ratón que se había aventurado demasiado lejos de su madriguera.
02
aprovecharse de, depredar
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Ejemplos
The manipulative speaker preyed on the fears and insecurities of the audience to gain followers.
El orador manipulador se aprovechó de los miedos e inseguridades de la audiencia para ganar seguidores.
