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prey

Pronunciation: /preɪ/

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German translation of prey

A. n.

pl. same

B. v.i.

  • prey [up]on [Raubtier, Raubvogel] = schlagen; (plunder) = ausplündern [Person]; = Jagd machen auf (+ Akk.) prey [up]on sb.'s mind = jmdm. keine Ruhe lassen

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