fish and hunt; plunder; womanize
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to fish and hunt; to obtain food from nature
Refers to the traditional lifestyle of obtaining food from wild animals and fish.
People in primitive societies made a living by fishing and hunting.
This nature reserve prohibits all fishing and hunting activities.
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They often go fishing and hunting in the mountains on weekends.
verb
to plunder; to exploit; to prey on
archaicLiterary usage. Describes officials, warlords, or powerful people exploiting and robbing common people.
Corrupt officials plundered the people by every means possible.
During the warlord era, various forces exploited the regions, making life unbearable for the people.
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These powerful bullies relied on their influence to oppress and exploit the countryside.
verb
to womanize; to lust after; to pursue licentiously
archaicLiterary and somewhat archaic. Describes licentious behavior, typically of men in positions of power pursuing women.
This tyrant spent all his days pursuing women and neglected state affairs.
Although advanced in years, he still did not change his womanizing ways.
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In ancient times, some emperors indulged in womanizing, leading to the fall of their states and families.