Prey upon

verb

To exploit or take advantage of someone who is vulnerable.

Unscrupulous marketers prey upon the elderly's fears to sell them unnecessary products.
Visual representation of "prey upon" - To exploit or take advantage of someone who is vulnerable.

Often appears as...

  • prey upon fear
  • prey upon vulnerability
verb

To hunt and kill for food.

Lions prey upon gazelles in the wild.
Visual representation of "prey upon" - To hunt and kill for food.

Often appears as...

  • prey upon gazelles
  • prey upon smaller animals
verb

To exploit or take advantage of someone who is vulnerable.

Unscrupulous marketers prey upon the elderly's fears to sell them unnecessary products.
Visual representation of "prey upon" - To exploit or take advantage of someone who is vulnerable.

Often appears as...

  • prey upon fear
  • prey upon vulnerability
verb

To hunt and kill for food.

Lions prey upon gazelles in the wild.
Visual representation of "prey upon" - To hunt and kill for food.

Often appears as...

  • prey upon gazelles
  • prey upon smaller animals
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "prey upon"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Vulnerability Focus

Used when someone takes advantage of others when they're in a weak or vulnerable state.

Illustration for Vulnerability Focus
Loan sharks often prey upon those in desperate financial need.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Has a negative feel, implying someone is being used or treated unfairly.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Scammers prey upon people's trust to deceive them.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Leverage

Often involves manipulating someone's emotions to exploit them.

Illustration for Emotional Leverage
Advertisers sometimes prey upon our insecurities to sell beauty products.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Vulnerability Focus

Used when someone takes advantage of others when they're in a weak or vulnerable state.

Illustration for Vulnerability Focus
Loan sharks often prey upon those in desperate financial need.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Has a negative feel, implying someone is being used or treated unfairly.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Scammers prey upon people's trust to deceive them.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Leverage

Often involves manipulating someone's emotions to exploit them.

Illustration for Emotional Leverage
Advertisers sometimes prey upon our insecurities to sell beauty products.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Vulnerability Focus

Used when someone takes advantage of others when they're in a weak or vulnerable state.

Illustration for Vulnerability Focus
Loan sharks often prey upon those in desperate financial need.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Has a negative feel, implying someone is being used or treated unfairly.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Scammers prey upon people's trust to deceive them.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Leverage

Often involves manipulating someone's emotions to exploit them.

Illustration for Emotional Leverage
Advertisers sometimes prey upon our insecurities to sell beauty products.
Visual representation of the word "Prey upon"

Never forget "Prey upon"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top