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prevocalic
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prewar
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prewire
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prey on
prey on or prey upon


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. hunt and kill other animals: to hunt and kill other animals for food
Owls prey on mice and rabbits.
2. victimize somebody: to victimize or exploit somebody
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