preying (2 synonym found)

Preying has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for preying are depredation, predation. Another word for preying is depredation. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for preying?

A common synonym for preying is depredation. Other synonyms include predation.

How many synonyms does preying have?

Preying has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does preying mean?

(n): A living thing, usually an animal, that is eaten by another living thing.

Definition of preying:

(n) : A living thing, usually an animal, that is eaten by another living thing.
(n) : That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
(n) : A person or thing given up as a victim.
(v) : (intransitive) To act as a predator.
(n) : The victim of a disease.
(n) : (archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.
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Definition of preying:

(n) : A living thing, usually an animal, that is eaten by another living thing.
(n) : That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
(n) : A person or thing given up as a victim.
(v) : (intransitive) To act as a predator.
(n) : The victim of a disease.
(n) : (archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.
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