prey

(noun) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. Synonyms: quarry, target, fair game. Examples: "He fell prey to muggers." "Everyone was fair game." "The target of a manhunt."

(noun) animal hunted or caught for food. Synonyms: quarry.

(verb) profit from in an exploitatory manner. Synonyms: feed. Example: "He feeds on her insecurity."

(verb) prey on or hunt for. Synonyms: raven, predate. Example: "These mammals predate certain eggs."