preying

[US]/pre/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. predatorio
v. predare

Example Sentences

this is a mean type of theft by ruthless people preying on the elderly.

Questo è un tipo di furto particolarmente crudele perpetrato da persone spietate che si avvantaggiano degli anziani.

This matter has been preying on my mind all day.

Questa questione mi ha tormentato tutta la giornata.

This problem has been preying on my mind all day.

Questo problema mi ha tormentato tutta la giornata.

The death of his father is really preying on his mind at the moment. He thinks it was his fault.

La morte del padre lo sta realmente tormentando in questo momento. Crede che fosse colpa sua.

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