Preying is a term that refers to the action of hunting and killing prey for food or survival. Synonyms for preying include hunting, stalking, pouncing, capturing, and seizing. These words are used interchangeably to describe the act of pursuing and attacking prey in the animal kingdom. In human contexts, preying can also refer to the act of exploiting or taking advantage of someone, and synonyms for this usage include exploiting, taking advantage of, manipulating, victimizing, and exploiting. Regardless of the context in which it's used, preying usually implies an aggressive and opportunistic act.