# preying

Pronunciation: say "PRAY-ing" /ˈpɹeɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of prey. — present participle and gerund of prey
   - Simple: Present participle of prey. Use this form when the hunting or taking advantage is happening right now.
   - _The hawk spent the morning preying on rabbits along the ridge._
   - _The con artist made a comfortable living by preying on lonely retirees._

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