2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'PREY'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'PREY'

Prey on

1. Catch and kill an animal for food
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: Spiders PREY ON insects.
2. Exploit or harm
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: They PREY ON older people.

Prey upon

1. Catch and kill an animal for food
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: Cats PREY UPON birds and mice.
2. Exploit or harm
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: They PREY UPON people's fears about immigration.