What is another word for Preying?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈe͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Preying is a term that refers to the action of hunting and killing prey for food or survival. Synonyms for preying include hunting, stalking, pouncing, capturing, and seizing. These words are used interchangeably to describe the act of pursuing and attacking prey in the animal kingdom. In human contexts, preying can also refer to the act of exploiting or taking advantage of someone, and synonyms for this usage include exploiting, taking advantage of, manipulating, victimizing, and exploiting. Regardless of the context in which it's used, preying usually implies an aggressive and opportunistic act.

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What are the hypernyms for Preying?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Preying

He gives a touching description of the griefs which are Preying upon his mind.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
As I had not been accustomed to see Master Simon in a pensive mood, I thought there might be some vexation Preying on his mind, and I endeavoured to introduce a cheerful strain of conversation; but he was not in the vein to follow it up, and proposed that we should take a walk.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Yet there was absolutely nothing in the law to place restraint upon this man; he could wander from state to state, or to the other side of the world, Preying upon lovely young girls wherever he went.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair

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