___ on (torment) (4 letters)

{ Answer }

PREY

{ Related Clues }

Hunted
The hunted
Maraud
Quarry
Raven
Stalked one
Target
Victim
Cobra, to a mongoose
Fish, to herons
Frog, to a skunk
Game, maybe
Game in the woods?
Hares, to hounds
Hunter's quarry
Hunter's target
Mice, to cats
Mice, to owls
Mouse, to a cat
Mouse, to an owl
Mouse, to a skunk
Reptile, to an owl
Rodent, to a raptor
Victim of pillage
Weaker ones
Wolves, for wolfhounds
Small animals, often
Small game, e.g.
Whom a hunter hunts

{ Tags }

animals, bird, cats, eg, fish, food, game, hunted, hunters, lions, mice, mouse, owl, prey, quarry, skunk, small, target, torment, victim, zebras

{ Notes }

The answer PREY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.

{ Definition }

PREY as a noun:

1. (prey, quarry, target, fair game) = a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"

2. (prey, quarry) = animal hunted or caught for food

PREY as a verb:

1. (prey, feed) = profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"

2. (raven, prey, predate) = prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"